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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.34, 3,827.58 and 820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.34, 3,827.58 and 820.76 is: 1,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.34 : 3,827.58 = 820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.34/3,827.58 = 820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.34x = 3,827.58 × 820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.34x = 3,141,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,524.56/2,553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.36

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