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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.02, 4,360.73 and 827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.02, 4,360.73 and 827.21 is: 1,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.02 : 4,360.73 = 827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.02/4,360.73 = 827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.02x = 4,360.73 × 827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.02x = 3,607,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,239.46/2,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.87

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