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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.13, 3,706.54 and 827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.13, 3,706.54 and 827.54 is: 1,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.13 : 3,706.54 = 827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.13/3,706.54 = 827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.13x = 3,706.54 × 827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.13x = 3,067,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,310.11/2,471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.26

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