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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.54, 4,013.34 and 827.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.54, 4,013.34 and 827.15 is: 1,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.54 : 4,013.34 = 827.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.54/4,013.34 = 827.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.54x = 4,013.34 × 827.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.54x = 3,319,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,614.11/2,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.26

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