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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.05, 4,160.28 and 825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.05, 4,160.28 and 825.27 is: 1,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.05 : 4,160.28 = 825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.05/4,160.28 = 825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.05x = 4,160.28 × 825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.05x = 3,433,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,354.28/2,773.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.11

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