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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.95, 4,358.93 and 825.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.95, 4,358.93 and 825.69 is: 1,238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.95 : 4,358.93 = 825.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.95/4,358.93 = 825.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.95x = 4,358.93 × 825.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.95x = 3,599,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,117.25/2,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.53

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