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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.35, 4,361.87 and 828.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.35, 4,361.87 and 828.31 is: 1,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.35 : 4,361.87 = 828.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.35/4,361.87 = 828.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.35x = 4,361.87 × 828.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.35x = 3,612,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,965.49/2,908.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.27

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