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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.13, 4,233 and 1,342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.13, 4,233 and 1,342.68 is: 2,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.13 : 4,233 = 1,342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.13/4,233 = 1,342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.13x = 4,233 × 1,342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.13x = 5,683,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,564.44/2,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.79

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