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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.83, 4,011.17 and 824.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.83, 4,011.17 and 824.55 is: 1,236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.83 : 4,011.17 = 824.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.83/4,011.17 = 824.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.83x = 4,011.17 × 824.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.83x = 3,307,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,406.10/2,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.96

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