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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.96, 3,383.68 and 1,825.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.96, 3,383.68 and 1,825.29 is: 2,518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.96 : 3,383.68 = 1,825.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.96/3,383.68 = 1,825.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.96x = 3,383.68 × 1,825.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.96x = 6,176,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176,192.70/2,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.88

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