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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.64, 4,015.56 and 827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.64, 4,015.56 and 827.69 is: 1,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.64 : 4,015.56 = 827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.64/4,015.56 = 827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.64x = 4,015.56 × 827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.64x = 3,323,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,638.86/2,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.72

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