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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.90, 3,432.12 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.90, 3,432.12 and 827.20 is: 1,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.90 : 3,432.12 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.90/3,432.12 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.90x = 3,432.12 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.90x = 2,839,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,049.66/2,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.90

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