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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.73, 3,616.35 and 1,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.73, 3,616.35 and 1,825.80 is: 2,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.73 : 3,616.35 = 1,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.73/3,616.35 = 1,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.73x = 3,616.35 × 1,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.73x = 6,602,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,731.83/2,412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.62

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