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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.25, 4,706.19 and 828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.25, 4,706.19 and 828.75 is: 1,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.25 : 4,706.19 = 828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.25/4,706.19 = 828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.25x = 4,706.19 × 828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.25x = 3,900,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,254.96/3,137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.21

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