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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.25, 4,308.38 and 820.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.25, 4,308.38 and 820.25 is: 1,230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.25 : 4,308.38 = 820.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.25/4,308.38 = 820.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.25x = 4,308.38 × 820.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.25x = 3,533,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,948.70/2,872.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.38

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