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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.02, 4,012.91 and 826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.02, 4,012.91 and 826.29 is: 1,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.02 : 4,012.91 = 826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.02/4,012.91 = 826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.02x = 4,012.91 × 826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.02x = 3,315,827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,827.40/2,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.55

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