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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.32, 4,015.02 and 827.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.32, 4,015.02 and 827.35 is: 1,241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.32 : 4,015.02 = 827.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.32/4,015.02 = 827.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.32x = 4,015.02 × 827.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.32x = 3,321,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,826.80/2,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.19

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