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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.55, 4,024.23 and 833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.55, 4,024.23 and 833.82 is: 1,250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.55 : 4,024.23 = 833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.55/4,024.23 = 833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.55x = 4,024.23 × 833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.55x = 3,355,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,483.46/2,682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.86

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