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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.60, 3,836.16 and 825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.60, 3,836.16 and 825.76 is: 1,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.60 : 3,836.16 = 825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.60/3,836.16 = 825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.60x = 3,836.16 × 825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.60x = 3,167,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,747.48/2,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.56

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