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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.54, 4,010.34 and 825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.54, 4,010.34 and 825.15 is: 1,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.54 : 4,010.34 = 825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.54/4,010.34 = 825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.54x = 4,010.34 × 825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.54x = 3,309,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,132.05/2,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.27

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