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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.87, 3,250.89 and 1,825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.87, 3,250.89 and 1,825.35 is: 2,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.87 : 3,250.89 = 1,825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.87/3,250.89 = 1,825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.87x = 3,250.89 × 1,825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.87x = 5,934,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,934,012.06/2,169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.73

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