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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.67, 4,015.02 and 828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.67, 4,015.02 and 828.26 is: 1,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.67 : 4,015.02 = 828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.67/4,015.02 = 828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.67x = 4,015.02 × 828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.67x = 3,325,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,476.32/2,677.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.93

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