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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.68, 4,357.18 and 824.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.68, 4,357.18 and 824.51 is: 1,236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.68 : 4,357.18 = 824.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.68/4,357.18 = 824.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.68x = 4,357.18 × 824.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.68x = 3,592,547.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,547.31/2,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.82

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