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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.08, 3,730.76 and 821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.08, 3,730.76 and 821.14 is: 1,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.08 : 3,730.76 = 821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.08/3,730.76 = 821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.08x = 3,730.76 × 821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.08x = 3,063,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,476.27/2,487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.76

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