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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.69, 4,024.41 and 833.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.69, 4,024.41 and 833.94 is: 1,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.69 : 4,024.41 = 833.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.69/4,024.41 = 833.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.69x = 4,024.41 × 833.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.69x = 3,356,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,116.48/2,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.03

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