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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.67, 3,446.73 and 1,825.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.67, 3,446.73 and 1,825.61 is: 2,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.67 : 3,446.73 = 1,825.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.67/3,446.73 = 1,825.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.67x = 3,446.73 × 1,825.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.67x = 6,292,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,384.76/2,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.29

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