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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.48, 4,011.36 and 825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.48, 4,011.36 and 825.66 is: 1,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.48 : 4,011.36 = 825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.48/4,011.36 = 825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.48x = 4,011.36 × 825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.48x = 3,312,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,019.50/2,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.38

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