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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.44, 4,361.19 and 827.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.44, 4,361.19 and 827.45 is: 1,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.44 : 4,361.19 = 827.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.44/4,361.19 = 827.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.44x = 4,361.19 × 827.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.44x = 3,608,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,644.86/2,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.18

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