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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.31, 4,012.47 and 826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.31, 4,012.47 and 826.08 is: 1,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.31 : 4,012.47 = 826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.31/4,012.47 = 826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.31x = 4,012.47 × 826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.31x = 3,314,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,621.22/2,675.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.97

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