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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.90, 2,976.24 and 1,825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.90, 2,976.24 and 1,825.98 is: 2,517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.90 : 2,976.24 = 1,825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.90/2,976.24 = 1,825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.90x = 2,976.24 × 1,825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.90x = 5,434,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,554.72/2,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.28

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