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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.44, 4,751.15 and 827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.44, 4,751.15 and 827.44 is: 1,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.44 : 4,751.15 = 827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.44/4,751.15 = 827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.44x = 4,751.15 × 827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.44x = 3,931,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,267.80/3,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.15

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