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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.44, 3,603.96 and 1,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.44, 3,603.96 and 1,825.20 is: 2,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.44 : 3,603.96 = 1,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.44/3,603.96 = 1,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.44x = 3,603.96 × 1,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.44x = 6,577,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,947.79/2,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.90

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