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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.34, 4,238.15 and 1,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.34, 4,238.15 and 1,365.72 is: 2,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.34 : 4,238.15 = 1,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.34/4,238.15 = 1,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.34x = 4,238.15 × 1,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.34x = 5,788,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788,119.39/2,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.65

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