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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.27, 4,357.90 and 825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.27, 4,357.90 and 825.24 is: 1,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.27 : 4,357.90 = 825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.27/4,357.90 = 825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.27x = 4,357.90 × 825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.27x = 3,596,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,306.26/2,905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.86

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