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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.42, 4,011.77 and 826.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.42, 4,011.77 and 826.81 is: 1,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.42 : 4,011.77 = 826.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.42/4,011.77 = 826.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.42x = 4,011.77 × 826.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.42x = 3,316,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,963.59/2,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.26

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