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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.22, 4,525.82 and 825.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.22, 4,525.82 and 825.97 is: 1,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.22 : 4,525.82 = 825.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.22/4,525.82 = 825.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.22x = 4,525.82 × 825.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.22x = 3,738,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,168.92/3,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.94

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