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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.13, 3,464.43 and 827.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.13, 3,464.43 and 827.35 is: 1,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.13 : 3,464.43 = 827.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.13/3,464.43 = 827.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.13x = 3,464.43 × 827.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.13x = 2,866,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,279.03/2,309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.28

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