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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.03, 3,703.92 and 825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.03, 3,703.92 and 825.27 is: 1,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.03 : 3,703.92 = 825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.03/3,703.92 = 825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.03x = 3,703.92 × 825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.03x = 3,056,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,734.06/2,469.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.03

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