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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.96, 4,012.32 and 826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.96, 4,012.32 and 826 is: 1,238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.96 : 4,012.32 = 826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.96/4,012.32 = 826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.96x = 4,012.32 × 826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.96x = 3,314,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,176.32/2,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.96

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