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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.38, 4,238.07 and 773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.38, 4,238.07 and 773.38 is: 1,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.38 : 4,238.07 = 773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.38/4,238.07 = 773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.38x = 4,238.07 × 773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.38x = 3,277,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,638.58/2,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.07

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