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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.36, 4,358.21 and 825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.36, 4,358.21 and 825.20 is: 1,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.36 : 4,358.21 = 825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.36/4,358.21 = 825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.36x = 4,358.21 × 825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.36x = 3,596,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,394.89/2,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.85

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