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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.68, 3,900.72 and 1,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.68, 3,900.72 and 1,818.84 is: 2,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.68 : 3,900.72 = 1,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.68/3,900.72 = 1,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.68x = 3,900.72 × 1,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.68x = 7,094,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,094,785.56/2,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.82

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