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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.38, 4,011.94 and 825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.38, 4,011.94 and 825.64 is: 1,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.38 : 4,011.94 = 825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.38/4,011.94 = 825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.38x = 4,011.94 × 825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.38x = 3,312,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,418.14/2,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.57

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