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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.44, 4,703.16 and 827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.44, 4,703.16 and 827.28 is: 1,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.44 : 4,703.16 = 827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.44/4,703.16 = 827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.44x = 4,703.16 × 827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.44x = 3,890,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,830.20/3,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.92

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