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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.34, 4,011.18 and 825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.34, 4,011.18 and 825.44 is: 1,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.34 : 4,011.18 = 825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.34/4,011.18 = 825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.34x = 4,011.18 × 825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.34x = 3,310,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,988.42/2,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.06

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