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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.87, 4,234.69 and 1,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.87, 4,234.69 and 1,363.31 is: 2,042.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.87 : 4,234.69 = 1,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.87/4,234.69 = 1,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.87x = 4,234.69 × 1,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.87x = 5,773,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,195.22/2,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.98

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