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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.37, 3,461.70 and 827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.37, 3,461.70 and 827.18 is: 1,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.37 : 3,461.70 = 827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.37/3,461.70 = 827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.37x = 3,461.70 × 827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.37x = 2,863,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,444.87/2,308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.46

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