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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.42, 4,013.14 and 827.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.42, 4,013.14 and 827.01 is: 1,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.42 : 4,013.14 = 827.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.42/4,013.14 = 827.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.42x = 4,013.14 × 827.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.42x = 3,318,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,906.91/2,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.05

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