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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.27, 3,215.85 and 828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.27, 3,215.85 and 828.06 is: 1,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.27 : 3,215.85 = 828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.27/3,215.85 = 828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.27x = 3,215.85 × 828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.27x = 2,662,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,901.59/2,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.29

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