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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.74, 4,010.44 and 824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.74, 4,010.44 and 824.68 is: 1,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.74 : 4,010.44 = 824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.74/4,010.44 = 824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.74x = 4,010.44 × 824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.74x = 3,307,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,329.66/2,673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.97

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