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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.29, 4,014.46 and 827.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.29, 4,014.46 and 827.91 is: 1,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.29 : 4,014.46 = 827.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.29/4,014.46 = 827.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.29x = 4,014.46 × 827.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.29x = 3,323,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,611.58/2,677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.41

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