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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.13, 4,361.43 and 827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.13, 4,361.43 and 827.14 is: 1,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.13 : 4,361.43 = 827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.13/4,361.43 = 827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.13x = 4,361.43 × 827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.13x = 3,607,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,513.21/2,907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.92

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