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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.82, 4,703.76 and 827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.82, 4,703.76 and 827.32 is: 1,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.82 : 4,703.76 = 827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.82/4,703.76 = 827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.82x = 4,703.76 × 827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.82x = 3,891,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,514.72/3,135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.99

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