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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.00, 4,240.40 and 747.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.00, 4,240.40 and 747.01 is: 1,120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.00 : 4,240.40 = 747.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.00/4,240.40 = 747.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.00x = 4,240.40 × 747.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.00x = 3,167,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,621.01/2,827.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.49

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