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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.24, 4,022.82 and 833.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.24, 4,022.82 and 833.06 is: 1,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.24 : 4,022.82 = 833.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.24/4,022.82 = 833.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.24x = 4,022.82 × 833.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.24x = 3,351,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,230.32/2,682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.41

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