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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.62, 3,439.83 and 1,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.62, 3,439.83 and 1,832.23 is: 2,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.62 : 3,439.83 = 1,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.62/3,439.83 = 1,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.62x = 3,439.83 × 1,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.62x = 6,302,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,559.72/2,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.45

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