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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.50, 2,521.35 and 1,235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.50, 2,521.35 and 1,235.01 is: 1,705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.50 : 2,521.35 = 1,235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.50/2,521.35 = 1,235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.50x = 2,521.35 × 1,235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.50x = 3,113,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,892.46/1,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.78

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