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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.45, 3,439.21 and 1,825.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.45, 3,439.21 and 1,825.69 is: 2,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.45 : 3,439.21 = 1,825.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.45/3,439.21 = 1,825.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.45x = 3,439.21 × 1,825.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.45x = 6,278,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,931.30/2,292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.96

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