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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.59, 3,899.69 and 1,832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.59, 3,899.69 and 1,832.98 is: 2,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.59 : 3,899.69 = 1,832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.59/3,899.69 = 1,832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.59x = 3,899.69 × 1,832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.59x = 7,148,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,059.36/2,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.76

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