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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.38, 4,144.74 and 1,825.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.38, 4,144.74 and 1,825.38 is: 2,518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.38 : 4,144.74 = 1,825.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.38/4,144.74 = 1,825.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.38x = 4,144.74 × 1,825.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.38x = 7,565,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,725.50/3,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.23

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