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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.95, 4,013.99 and 827.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.95, 4,013.99 and 827.27 is: 1,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.95 : 4,013.99 = 827.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.95/4,013.99 = 827.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.95x = 4,013.99 × 827.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.95x = 3,320,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,649.37/2,676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.46

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