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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.55, 3,818.81 and 1,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.55, 3,818.81 and 1,825.04 is: 2,516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.55 : 3,818.81 = 1,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.55/3,818.81 = 1,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.55x = 3,818.81 × 1,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.55x = 6,969,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,481.00/2,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.47

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