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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.57, 3,190.13 and 827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.57, 3,190.13 and 827.52 is: 1,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.57 : 3,190.13 = 827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.57/3,190.13 = 827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.57x = 3,190.13 × 827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.57x = 2,639,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,892.24/2,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.80

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