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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.74, 3,835.38 and 825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.74, 3,835.38 and 825.50 is: 1,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.74 : 3,835.38 = 825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.74/3,835.38 = 825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.74x = 3,835.38 × 825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.74x = 3,166,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,106.19/2,556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.34

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