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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.27, 3,707.04 and 827.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.27, 3,707.04 and 827.67 is: 1,241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.27 : 3,707.04 = 827.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.27/3,707.04 = 827.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.27x = 3,707.04 × 827.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.27x = 3,068,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,191.90/2,471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.55

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