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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.68, 4,145.60 and 1,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.68, 4,145.60 and 1,825.40 is: 2,519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.68 : 4,145.60 = 1,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.68/4,145.60 = 1,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.68x = 4,145.60 × 1,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.68x = 7,567,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,378.24/3,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.37

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