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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.84, 3,192.96 and 829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.84, 3,192.96 and 829.60 is: 1,244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.84 : 3,192.96 = 829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.84/3,192.96 = 829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.84x = 3,192.96 × 829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.84x = 2,648,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,879.62/2,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.87

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