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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.19, 4,023.94 and 833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.19, 4,023.94 and 833.26 is: 1,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.19 : 4,023.94 = 833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.19/4,023.94 = 833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.19x = 4,023.94 × 833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.19x = 3,352,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,988.24/2,682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.09

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