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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.66, 4,200.02 and 825.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.66, 4,200.02 and 825.77 is: 1,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.66 : 4,200.02 = 825.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.66/4,200.02 = 825.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.66x = 4,200.02 × 825.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.66x = 3,468,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,245.43/2,800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.37

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