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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981.60, 2,973.84 and 827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981.60, 2,973.84 and 827.68 is: 1,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981.60 : 2,973.84 = 827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981.60/2,973.84 = 827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981.60x = 2,973.84 × 827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981.60x = 2,461,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,387.89/1,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.12

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