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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.32, 4,012.02 and 825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.32, 4,012.02 and 825.35 is: 1,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.32 : 4,012.02 = 825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.32/4,012.02 = 825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.32x = 4,012.02 × 825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.32x = 3,311,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,316.58/2,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.19

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