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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.64, 3,837.60 and 827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.64, 3,837.60 and 827.28 is: 1,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.64 : 3,837.60 = 827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.64/3,837.60 = 827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.64x = 3,837.60 × 827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.64x = 3,174,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,769.73/2,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.80

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