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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.55, 3,335.58 and 1,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.55, 3,335.58 and 1,825.88 is: 2,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.55 : 3,335.58 = 1,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.55/3,335.58 = 1,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.55x = 3,335.58 × 1,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.55x = 6,090,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,352.13/2,422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.02

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