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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.54, 4,360.65 and 827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.54, 4,360.65 and 827.50 is: 1,241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.54 : 4,360.65 = 827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.54/4,360.65 = 827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.54x = 4,360.65 × 827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.54x = 3,608,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,437.88/2,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.06

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