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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.60, 3,914.06 and 1,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.60, 3,914.06 and 1,825.50 is: 2,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.60 : 3,914.06 = 1,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.60/3,914.06 = 1,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.60x = 3,914.06 × 1,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.60x = 7,145,116.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,116.53/2,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.92

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