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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.26, 4,199.72 and 825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.26, 4,199.72 and 825.35 is: 1,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.26 : 4,199.72 = 825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.26/4,199.72 = 825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.26x = 4,199.72 × 825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.26x = 3,466,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,234.78/2,800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.83

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