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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.40, 3,188.16 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.40, 3,188.16 and 827.20 is: 1,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.40 : 3,188.16 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.40/3,188.16 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.40x = 3,188.16 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.40x = 2,637,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,245.95/2,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.24

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