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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.33, 3,215.99 and 827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.33, 3,215.99 and 827.64 is: 1,241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.33 : 3,215.99 = 827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.33/3,215.99 = 827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.33x = 3,215.99 × 827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.33x = 2,661,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,677.83/2,144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.27

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