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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.74, 4,015.49 and 828.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.74, 4,015.49 and 828.01 is: 1,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.74 : 4,015.49 = 828.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.74/4,015.49 = 828.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.74x = 4,015.49 × 828.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.74x = 3,324,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,882.71/2,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.14

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