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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.71, 4,525.07 and 825.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.71, 4,525.07 and 825.47 is: 1,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.71 : 4,525.07 = 825.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.71/4,525.07 = 825.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.71x = 4,525.07 × 825.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.71x = 3,735,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,282.78/3,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.20

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