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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.52, 4,235.88 and 1,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.52, 4,235.88 and 1,365.72 is: 2,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.52 : 4,235.88 = 1,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.52/4,235.88 = 1,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.52x = 4,235.88 × 1,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.52x = 5,785,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,026.03/2,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.42

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