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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.92, 4,015.39 and 828.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.92, 4,015.39 and 828.51 is: 1,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.92 : 4,015.39 = 828.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.92/4,015.39 = 828.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.92x = 4,015.39 × 828.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.92x = 3,326,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,790.77/2,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.30

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