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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.18, 4,024.77 and 834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.18, 4,024.77 and 834.24 is: 1,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.18 : 4,024.77 = 834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.18/4,024.77 = 834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.18x = 4,024.77 × 834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.18x = 3,357,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,624.12/2,683.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.36

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