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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.12, 3,550.44 and 828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.12, 3,550.44 and 828 is: 1,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.12 : 3,550.44 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.12/3,550.44 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.12x = 3,550.44 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.12x = 2,939,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,764.32/2,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.92

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