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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.93, 4,198.89 and 825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.93, 4,198.89 and 825 is: 1,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.93 : 4,198.89 = 825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.93/4,198.89 = 825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.93x = 4,198.89 × 825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.93x = 3,464,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,084.25/2,799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.20

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