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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.35, 4,012.38 and 825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.35, 4,012.38 and 825.43 is: 1,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.35 : 4,012.38 = 825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.35/4,012.38 = 825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.35x = 4,012.38 × 825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.35x = 3,311,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,938.82/2,675.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.95

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