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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.51, 4,012.15 and 825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.51, 4,012.15 and 825.28 is: 1,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.51 : 4,012.15 = 825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.51/4,012.15 = 825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.51x = 4,012.15 × 825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.51x = 3,311,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,135.06/2,674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.04

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