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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.63, 4,015.15 and 827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.63, 4,015.15 and 827.93 is: 1,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.63 : 4,015.15 = 827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.63/4,015.15 = 827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.63x = 4,015.15 × 827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.63x = 3,324,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,263.14/2,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.96

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