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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.30, 3,289.43 and 1,825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.30, 3,289.43 and 1,825.79 is: 2,517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.30 : 3,289.43 = 1,825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.30/3,289.43 = 1,825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.30x = 3,289.43 × 1,825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.30x = 6,005,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,782.82/2,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.83

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