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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.53, 4,160.70 and 825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.53, 4,160.70 and 825.75 is: 1,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.53 : 4,160.70 = 825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.53/4,160.70 = 825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.53x = 4,160.70 × 825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.53x = 3,435,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,698.03/2,773.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.75

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