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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.21, 3,683.48 and 1,829.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.21, 3,683.48 and 1,829.25 is: 2,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.21 : 3,683.48 = 1,829.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.21/3,683.48 = 1,829.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.21x = 3,683.48 × 1,829.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.21x = 6,737,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,996.64/2,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.29

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