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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.67, 4,145.75 and 1,825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.67, 4,145.75 and 1,825.53 is: 2,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.67 : 4,145.75 = 1,825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.67/4,145.75 = 1,825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.67x = 4,145.75 × 1,825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.67x = 7,568,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,568,191.00/3,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.65

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