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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.35, 4,009.86 and 824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.35, 4,009.86 and 824.94 is: 1,236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.35 : 4,009.86 = 824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.35/4,009.86 = 824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.35x = 4,009.86 × 824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.35x = 3,307,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,893.91/2,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.90

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