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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.86, 4,012.92 and 826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.86, 4,012.92 and 826.13 is: 1,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.86 : 4,012.92 = 826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.86/4,012.92 = 826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.86x = 4,012.92 × 826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.86x = 3,315,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,173.54/2,674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.38

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