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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.48, 3,338.16 and 1,825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.48, 3,338.16 and 1,825.42 is: 2,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.48 : 3,338.16 = 1,825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.48/3,338.16 = 1,825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.48x = 3,338.16 × 1,825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.48x = 6,093,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,525.05/2,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.83

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