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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.23, 4,356.97 and 825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.23, 4,356.97 and 825.40 is: 1,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.23 : 4,356.97 = 825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.23/4,356.97 = 825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.23x = 4,356.97 × 825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.23x = 3,596,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,249.52/2,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.85

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