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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.99, 4,362.12 and 828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.99, 4,362.12 and 828.14 is: 1,242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.99 : 4,362.12 = 828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.99/4,362.12 = 828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.99x = 4,362.12 × 828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.99x = 3,612,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,432.13/2,907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.24

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