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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.22, 4,360.17 and 827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.22, 4,360.17 and 827.18 is: 1,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.22 : 4,360.17 = 827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.22/4,360.17 = 827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.22x = 4,360.17 × 827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.22x = 3,606,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,645.42/2,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.58

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