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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.15, 4,373.41 and 807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.15, 4,373.41 and 807.27 is: 1,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.15 : 4,373.41 = 807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.15/4,373.41 = 807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.15x = 4,373.41 × 807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.15x = 3,530,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,507.49/2,916.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.68

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