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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.33, 4,012.48 and 826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.33, 4,012.48 and 826.36 is: 1,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.33 : 4,012.48 = 826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.33/4,012.48 = 826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.33x = 4,012.48 × 826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.33x = 3,315,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,740.88/2,676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.91

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