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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.20, 4,023.30 and 833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.20, 4,023.30 and 833.30 is: 1,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.20 : 4,023.30 = 833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.20/4,023.30 = 833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.20x = 4,023.30 × 833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.20x = 3,352,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,615.89/2,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.95

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