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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.25, 4,237.82 and 745.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.25, 4,237.82 and 745.39 is: 1,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.25 : 4,237.82 = 745.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.25/4,237.82 = 745.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.25x = 4,237.82 × 745.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.25x = 3,158,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,824.92/2,825.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.07

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