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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.68, 4,700.58 and 825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.68, 4,700.58 and 825 is: 1,237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.68 : 4,700.58 = 825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.68/4,700.58 = 825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.68x = 4,700.58 × 825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.68x = 3,877,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,978.50/3,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.52

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