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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.25, 3,546.93 and 825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.25, 3,546.93 and 825.25 is: 1,238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.25 : 3,546.93 = 825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.25/3,546.93 = 825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.25x = 3,546.93 × 825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.25x = 2,927,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,103.98/2,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.07

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