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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.85, 4,159.23 and 825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.85, 4,159.23 and 825.07 is: 1,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.85 : 4,159.23 = 825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.85/4,159.23 = 825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.85x = 4,159.23 × 825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.85x = 3,431,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,655.90/2,772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.59

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