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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.35, 4,049.64 and 825.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.35, 4,049.64 and 825.41 is: 1,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.35 : 4,049.64 = 825.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.35/4,049.64 = 825.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.35x = 4,049.64 × 825.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.35x = 3,342,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,613.35/2,699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.30

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