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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.49, 3,140.78 and 1,832.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.49, 3,140.78 and 1,832.63 is: 2,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.49 : 3,140.78 = 1,832.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.49/3,140.78 = 1,832.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.49x = 3,140.78 × 1,832.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.49x = 5,755,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,862.78/2,275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.50

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