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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.98, 4,361.97 and 828.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.98, 4,361.97 and 828.21 is: 1,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.98 : 4,361.97 = 828.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.98/4,361.97 = 828.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.98x = 4,361.97 × 828.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.98x = 3,612,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,627.17/2,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.32

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