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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.24, 4,318.90 and 827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.24, 4,318.90 and 827.24 is: 1,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.24 : 4,318.90 = 827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.24/4,318.90 = 827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.24x = 4,318.90 × 827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.24x = 3,572,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,766.84/2,879.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.87

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