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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.86, 4,014.42 and 827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.86, 4,014.42 and 827.13 is: 1,240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.86 : 4,014.42 = 827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.86/4,014.42 = 827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.86x = 4,014.42 × 827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.86x = 3,320,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,447.21/2,675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.89

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