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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.17, 4,016.97 and 829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.17, 4,016.97 and 829.30 is: 1,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.17 : 4,016.97 = 829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.17/4,016.97 = 829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.17x = 4,016.97 × 829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.17x = 3,331,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,273.22/2,678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.86

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