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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.95, 3,125.79 and 1,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.95, 3,125.79 and 1,826.08 is: 2,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.95 : 3,125.79 = 1,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.95/3,125.79 = 1,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.95x = 3,125.79 × 1,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.95x = 5,707,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,934.79/2,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.68

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