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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.56, 4,024.34 and 833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.56, 4,024.34 and 833.24 is: 1,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.56 : 4,024.34 = 833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.56/4,024.34 = 833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.56x = 4,024.34 × 833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.56x = 3,353,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,253.21/2,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.02

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