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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.42, 3,827.04 and 820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.42, 3,827.04 and 820 is: 1,229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.42 : 3,827.04 = 820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.42/3,827.04 = 820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.42x = 3,827.04 × 820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.42x = 3,138,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,172.80/2,551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.97

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