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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.68, 4,748.52 and 825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.68, 4,748.52 and 825.49 is: 1,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.68 : 4,748.52 = 825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.68/4,748.52 = 825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.68x = 4,748.52 × 825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.68x = 3,919,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,864.81/3,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.24

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