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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.92, 3,547.62 and 825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.92, 3,547.62 and 825.84 is: 1,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.92 : 3,547.62 = 825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.92/3,547.62 = 825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.92x = 3,547.62 × 825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.92x = 2,929,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,766.50/2,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.32

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