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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.44, 4,145.69 and 1,825.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.44, 4,145.69 and 1,825.29 is: 2,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.44 : 4,145.69 = 1,825.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.44/4,145.69 = 1,825.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.44x = 4,145.69 × 1,825.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.44x = 7,567,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,077.37/3,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.63

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