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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.26, 3,050.71 and 1,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.26, 3,050.71 and 1,825.56 is: 2,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.26 : 3,050.71 = 1,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.26/3,050.71 = 1,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.26x = 3,050.71 × 1,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.26x = 5,569,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,569,254.15/2,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.34

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