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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.04, 3,900.36 and 1,831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.04, 3,900.36 and 1,831.92 is: 2,529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.04 : 3,900.36 = 1,831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.04/3,900.36 = 1,831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.04x = 3,900.36 × 1,831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.04x = 7,145,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,147.49/2,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.22

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