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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.13, 3,976.69 and 827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.13, 3,976.69 and 827.13 is: 1,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.13 : 3,976.69 = 827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.13/3,976.69 = 827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.13x = 3,976.69 × 827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.13x = 3,289,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,219.72/2,651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.69

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