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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.33, 4,023.26 and 833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.33, 4,023.26 and 833.41 is: 1,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.33 : 4,023.26 = 833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.33/4,023.26 = 833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.33x = 4,023.26 × 833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.33x = 3,353,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,025.12/2,682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.04

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