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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.94, 4,010.95 and 825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.94, 4,010.95 and 825.54 is: 1,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.94 : 4,010.95 = 825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.94/4,010.95 = 825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.94x = 4,010.95 × 825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.94x = 3,311,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,199.66/2,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.86

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