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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.30, 4,014.56 and 827.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.30, 4,014.56 and 827.37 is: 1,241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.30 : 4,014.56 = 827.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.30/4,014.56 = 827.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.30x = 4,014.56 × 827.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.30x = 3,321,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,526.51/2,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.09

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