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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.80, 3,707.70 and 828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.80, 3,707.70 and 828.40 is: 1,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.80 : 3,707.70 = 828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.80/3,707.70 = 828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.80x = 3,707.70 × 828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.80x = 3,071,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,458.68/2,471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.60

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