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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.54, 4,525.01 and 825.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.54, 4,525.01 and 825.22 is: 1,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.54 : 4,525.01 = 825.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.54/4,525.01 = 825.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.54x = 4,525.01 × 825.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.54x = 3,734,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,128.75/3,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.88

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