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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.92, 3,251.89 and 1,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.92, 3,251.89 and 1,825.56 is: 2,515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.92 : 3,251.89 = 1,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.92/3,251.89 = 1,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.92x = 3,251.89 × 1,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.92x = 5,936,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,936,512.18/2,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.56

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