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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.12, 4,318.56 and 827.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.12, 4,318.56 and 827.12 is: 1,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.12 : 4,318.56 = 827.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.12/4,318.56 = 827.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.12x = 4,318.56 × 827.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.12x = 3,571,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,967.35/2,879.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.65

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