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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.54, 4,016.34 and 828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.54, 4,016.34 and 828.68 is: 1,243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.54 : 4,016.34 = 828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.54/4,016.34 = 828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.54x = 4,016.34 × 828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.54x = 3,328,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,260.63/2,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.03

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