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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.52, 3,966.72 and 1,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.52, 3,966.72 and 1,825.76 is: 2,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.52 : 3,966.72 = 1,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.52/3,966.72 = 1,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.52x = 3,966.72 × 1,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.52x = 7,242,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,278.71/2,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.60

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