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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.54, 4,015.68 and 828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.54, 4,015.68 and 828.02 is: 1,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.54 : 4,015.68 = 828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.54/4,015.68 = 828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.54x = 4,015.68 × 828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.54x = 3,325,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,070.29/2,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.30

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