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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.09, 4,014.11 and 827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.09, 4,014.11 and 827 is: 1,240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.09 : 4,014.11 = 827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.09/4,014.11 = 827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.09x = 4,014.11 × 827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.09x = 3,319,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,668.97/2,676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.49

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