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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.63, 4,062.35 and 1,825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.63, 4,062.35 and 1,825.16 is: 2,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.63 : 4,062.35 = 1,825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.63/4,062.35 = 1,825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.63x = 4,062.35 × 1,825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.63x = 7,414,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,422.98/2,943.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.80

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