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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.98, 3,462.12 and 827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.98, 3,462.12 and 827.49 is: 1,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.98 : 3,462.12 = 827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.98/3,462.12 = 827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.98x = 3,462.12 × 827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.98x = 2,864,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,869.68/2,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.29

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