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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.40, 3,838.08 and 827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.40, 3,838.08 and 827.04 is: 1,240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.40 : 3,838.08 = 827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.40/3,838.08 = 827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.40x = 3,838.08 × 827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.40x = 3,174,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,245.68/2,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.72

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