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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,422.78, 5,134.18 and 825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,422.78, 5,134.18 and 825.72 is: 1,238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,422.78 : 5,134.18 = 825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,422.78/5,134.18 = 825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,422.78x = 5,134.18 × 825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,422.78x = 4,239,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,395.11/3,422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.58

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