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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.26, 4,237.08 and 1,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.26, 4,237.08 and 1,844.96 is: 2,766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.26 : 4,237.08 = 1,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.26/4,237.08 = 1,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.26x = 4,237.08 × 1,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.26x = 7,817,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817,243.12/2,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.91

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