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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.60, 3,609.93 and 1,828.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.60, 3,609.93 and 1,828.90 is: 2,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.60 : 3,609.93 = 1,828.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.60/3,609.93 = 1,828.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.60x = 3,609.93 × 1,828.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.60x = 6,602,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,200.98/2,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.13

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