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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.10, 4,014.15 and 827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.10, 4,014.15 and 827.06 is: 1,240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.10 : 4,014.15 = 827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.10/4,014.15 = 827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.10x = 4,014.15 × 827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.10x = 3,319,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,942.90/2,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.59

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