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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.79, 3,159.59 and 1,821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.79, 3,159.59 and 1,821.25 is: 2,510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.79 : 3,159.59 = 1,821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.79/3,159.59 = 1,821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.79x = 3,159.59 × 1,821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.79x = 5,754,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,403.29/2,291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.88

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