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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.29, 3,890.83 and 1,825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.29, 3,890.83 and 1,825.53 is: 2,517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.29 : 3,890.83 = 1,825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.29/3,890.83 = 1,825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.29x = 3,890.83 × 1,825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.29x = 7,102,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,826.89/2,821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.58

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