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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.01, 5,137.51 and 827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.01, 5,137.51 and 827.94 is: 1,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.01 : 5,137.51 = 827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.01/5,137.51 = 827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.01x = 5,137.51 × 827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.01x = 4,253,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,550.03/3,425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.91

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