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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.70, 4,748.55 and 825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.70, 4,748.55 and 825.70 is: 1,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.70 : 4,748.55 = 825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.70/4,748.55 = 825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.70x = 4,748.55 × 825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.70x = 3,920,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,877.74/3,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.55

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