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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.81, 4,011.72 and 825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.81, 4,011.72 and 825.58 is: 1,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.81 : 4,011.72 = 825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.81/4,011.72 = 825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.81x = 4,011.72 × 825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.81x = 3,311,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,995.80/2,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.22

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