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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.26, 4,017.40 and 829.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.26, 4,017.40 and 829.87 is: 1,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.26 : 4,017.40 = 829.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.26/4,017.40 = 829.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.26x = 4,017.40 × 829.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.26x = 3,333,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,907.62/2,679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.34

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