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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.12, 3,708.38 and 828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.12, 3,708.38 and 828.68 is: 1,243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.12 : 3,708.38 = 828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.12/3,708.38 = 828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.12x = 3,708.38 × 828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.12x = 3,073,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,037.65/2,472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.08

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