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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.96, 2,517.42 and 1,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.96, 2,517.42 and 1,530.76 is: 2,110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.96 : 2,517.42 = 1,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.96/2,517.42 = 1,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.96x = 2,517.42 × 1,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.96x = 3,853,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,565.84/1,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.43

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