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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.90, 4,159.68 and 825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.90, 4,159.68 and 825.58 is: 1,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.90 : 4,159.68 = 825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.90/4,159.68 = 825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.90x = 4,159.68 × 825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.90x = 3,434,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,148.61/2,773.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.02

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