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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.95, 4,016.98 and 829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.95, 4,016.98 and 829.27 is: 1,243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.95 : 4,016.98 = 829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.95/4,016.98 = 829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.95x = 4,016.98 × 829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.95x = 3,331,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,161.00/2,678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.46

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