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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.99, 4,358.33 and 825.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.99, 4,358.33 and 825.95 is: 1,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.99 : 4,358.33 = 825.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.99/4,358.33 = 825.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.99x = 4,358.33 × 825.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.99x = 3,599,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,736.74/2,905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.73

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