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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.42, 2,956.59 and 1,825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.42, 2,956.59 and 1,825.07 is: 2,516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.42 : 2,956.59 = 1,825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.42/2,956.59 = 1,825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.42x = 2,956.59 × 1,825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.42x = 5,395,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,983.71/2,144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.29

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