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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.06, 4,159.58 and 825.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.06, 4,159.58 and 825.10 is: 1,237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.06 : 4,159.58 = 825.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.06/4,159.58 = 825.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.06x = 4,159.58 × 825.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.06x = 3,432,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,069.46/2,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.65

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