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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.79, 4,015.62 and 827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.79, 4,015.62 and 827.48 is: 1,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.79 : 4,015.62 = 827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.79/4,015.62 = 827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.79x = 4,015.62 × 827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.79x = 3,322,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,845.24/2,676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.35

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