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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.79, 4,010.72 and 825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.79, 4,010.72 and 825.40 is: 1,237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.79 : 4,010.72 = 825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.79/4,010.72 = 825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.79x = 4,010.72 × 825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.79x = 3,310,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,444.16/2,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.65

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