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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.92, 4,159.62 and 825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.92, 4,159.62 and 825.14 is: 1,237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.92 : 4,159.62 = 825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.92/4,159.62 = 825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.92x = 4,159.62 × 825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.92x = 3,432,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,268.85/2,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.78

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