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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.93, 4,159.41 and 825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.93, 4,159.41 and 825.15 is: 1,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.93 : 4,159.41 = 825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.93/4,159.41 = 825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.93x = 4,159.41 × 825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.93x = 3,432,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,137.16/2,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.73

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