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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.52, 3,896.68 and 1,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.52, 3,896.68 and 1,829.80 is: 2,523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.52 : 3,896.68 = 1,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.52/3,896.68 = 1,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.52x = 3,896.68 × 1,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.52x = 7,130,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,145.06/2,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.48

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