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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.50, 3,980.25 and 829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.50, 3,980.25 and 829.50 is: 1,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.50 : 3,980.25 = 829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.50/3,980.25 = 829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.50x = 3,980.25 × 829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.50x = 3,301,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,617.38/2,653.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.25

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