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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.23, 3,337.79 and 1,825.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.23, 3,337.79 and 1,825.17 is: 2,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.23 : 3,337.79 = 1,825.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.23/3,337.79 = 1,825.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.23x = 3,337.79 × 1,825.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.23x = 6,092,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,008.36/2,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.45

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