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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.80, 3,967.29 and 1,826.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.80, 3,967.29 and 1,826.25 is: 2,520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.80 : 3,967.29 = 1,826.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.80/3,967.29 = 1,826.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.80x = 3,967.29 × 1,826.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.80x = 7,245,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,263.36/2,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.27

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