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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.19, 4,011.32 and 825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.19, 4,011.32 and 825.79 is: 1,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.19 : 4,011.32 = 825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.19/4,011.32 = 825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.19x = 4,011.32 × 825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.19x = 3,312,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,507.94/2,675.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.23

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