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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.05, 3,986.12 and 1,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.05, 3,986.12 and 1,825.14 is: 2,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.05 : 3,986.12 = 1,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.05/3,986.12 = 1,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.05x = 3,986.12 × 1,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.05x = 7,275,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,216.67/2,888.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.08

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