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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.95, 4,159.15 and 825.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.95, 4,159.15 and 825.17 is: 1,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.95 : 4,159.15 = 825.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.95/4,159.15 = 825.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.95x = 4,159.15 × 825.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.95x = 3,431,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,982.95/2,772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.67

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