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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.65, 4,010.54 and 824.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.65, 4,010.54 and 824.78 is: 1,237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.65 : 4,010.54 = 824.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.65/4,010.54 = 824.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.65x = 4,010.54 × 824.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.65x = 3,307,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,819.08/2,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.19

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