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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.46, 3,189.08 and 827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.46, 3,189.08 and 827.63 is: 1,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.46 : 3,189.08 = 827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.46/3,189.08 = 827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.46x = 3,189.08 × 827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.46x = 2,639,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,358.20/2,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.20

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