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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.52, 4,935.60 and 825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.52, 4,935.60 and 825.20 is: 1,237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.52 : 4,935.60 = 825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.52/4,935.60 = 825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.52x = 4,935.60 × 825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.52x = 4,072,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,857.12/3,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.75

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