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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.62, 4,357.62 and 825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.62, 4,357.62 and 825.23 is: 1,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.62 : 4,357.62 = 825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.62/4,357.62 = 825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.62x = 4,357.62 × 825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.62x = 3,596,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,016.96/2,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.61

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