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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.64, 4,162.62 and 827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.64, 4,162.62 and 827.32 is: 1,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.64 : 4,162.62 = 827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.64/4,162.62 = 827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.64x = 4,162.62 × 827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.64x = 3,443,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,818.78/2,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.73

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