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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.69, 4,358.57 and 825.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.69, 4,358.57 and 825.69 is: 1,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.69 : 4,358.57 = 825.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.69/4,358.57 = 825.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.69x = 4,358.57 × 825.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.69x = 3,598,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,823.53/2,905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.55

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