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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.79, 4,013.71 and 827.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.79, 4,013.71 and 827.41 is: 1,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.79 : 4,013.71 = 827.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.79/4,013.71 = 827.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.79x = 4,013.71 × 827.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.79x = 3,320,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,983.79/2,676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.66

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