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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.02, 2,902.80 and 1,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.02, 2,902.80 and 1,825.12 is: 2,516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.02 : 2,902.80 = 1,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.02/2,902.80 = 1,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.02x = 2,902.80 × 1,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.02x = 5,297,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297,958.34/2,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.82

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