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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.93, 4,014.27 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.93, 4,014.27 and 827.20 is: 1,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.93 : 4,014.27 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.93/4,014.27 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.93x = 4,014.27 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.93x = 3,320,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,584.07/2,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.91

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