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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.51, 4,013.84 and 826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.51, 4,013.84 and 826.75 is: 1,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.51 : 4,013.84 = 826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.51/4,013.84 = 826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.51x = 4,013.84 × 826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.51x = 3,318,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,442.22/2,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.30

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