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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.04, 4,011.39 and 824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.04, 4,011.39 and 824.90 is: 1,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.04 : 4,011.39 = 824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.04/4,011.39 = 824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.04x = 4,011.39 × 824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.04x = 3,308,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,975.55/2,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.45

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