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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.60, 3,191.36 and 829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.60, 3,191.36 and 829.36 is: 1,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.60 : 3,191.36 = 829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.60/3,191.36 = 829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.60x = 3,191.36 × 829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.60x = 2,646,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,786.33/2,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.02

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