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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.39, 2,975.56 and 1,825.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.39, 2,975.56 and 1,825.48 is: 2,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.39 : 2,975.56 = 1,825.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.39/2,975.56 = 1,825.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.39x = 2,975.56 × 1,825.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.39x = 5,431,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,825.27/2,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.61

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