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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.32, 4,014.43 and 827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.32, 4,014.43 and 827.93 is: 1,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.32 : 4,014.43 = 827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.32/4,014.43 = 827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.32x = 4,014.43 × 827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.32x = 3,323,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,667.03/2,677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.42

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