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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.74, 3,874.36 and 827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.74, 3,874.36 and 827.80 is: 1,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.74 : 3,874.36 = 827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.74/3,874.36 = 827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.74x = 3,874.36 × 827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.74x = 3,207,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,195.21/2,582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.78

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