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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.13, 4,705.97 and 828.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.13, 4,705.97 and 828.63 is: 1,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.13 : 4,705.97 = 828.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.13/4,705.97 = 828.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.13x = 4,705.97 × 828.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.13x = 3,899,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,507.92/3,137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.02

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