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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.22, 3,832.83 and 825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.22, 3,832.83 and 825.06 is: 1,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.22 : 3,832.83 = 825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.22/3,832.83 = 825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.22x = 3,832.83 × 825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.22x = 3,162,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,314.72/2,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.59

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