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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.44, 4,016.68 and 828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.44, 4,016.68 and 828.24 is: 1,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.44 : 4,016.68 = 828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.44/4,016.68 = 828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.44x = 4,016.68 × 828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.44x = 3,326,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,775.04/2,677.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.52

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