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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.91, 4,010.93 and 825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.91, 4,010.93 and 825.08 is: 1,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.91 : 4,010.93 = 825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.91/4,010.93 = 825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.91x = 4,010.93 × 825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.91x = 3,309,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,338.12/2,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.64

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