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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.63, 4,017.80 and 829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.63, 4,017.80 and 829.60 is: 1,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.63 : 4,017.80 = 829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.63/4,017.80 = 829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.63x = 4,017.80 × 829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.63x = 3,333,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,158.91/2,678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.35

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