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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.54, 4,159.59 and 825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.54, 4,159.59 and 825.85 is: 1,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.54 : 4,159.59 = 825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.54/4,159.59 = 825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.54x = 4,159.59 × 825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.54x = 3,435,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,197.40/2,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.56

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