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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.33, 4,238.09 and 1,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.33, 4,238.09 and 1,265.34 is: 1,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.33 : 4,238.09 = 1,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.33/4,238.09 = 1,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.33x = 4,238.09 × 1,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.33x = 5,362,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362,618.47/2,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.05

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