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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.18, 4,023.27 and 833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.18, 4,023.27 and 833.24 is: 1,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.18 : 4,023.27 = 833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.18/4,023.27 = 833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.18x = 4,023.27 × 833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.18x = 3,352,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,359.55/2,682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.86

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