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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.44, 4,239.16 and 1,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.44, 4,239.16 and 1,265.32 is: 1,898.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.44 : 4,239.16 = 1,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.44/4,239.16 = 1,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.44x = 4,239.16 × 1,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.44x = 5,363,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,893.93/2,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.43

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