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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.56, 3,546.88 and 825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.56, 3,546.88 and 825.52 is: 1,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.56 : 3,546.88 = 825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.56/3,546.88 = 825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.56x = 3,546.88 × 825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.56x = 2,928,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,020.38/2,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.29

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