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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.31, 4,013.97 and 827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.31, 4,013.97 and 827.08 is: 1,240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.31 : 4,013.97 = 827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.31/4,013.97 = 827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.31x = 4,013.97 × 827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.31x = 3,319,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,874.31/2,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.47

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