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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.48, 4,152.96 and 1,831.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.48, 4,152.96 and 1,831.25 is: 2,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.48 : 4,152.96 = 1,831.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.48/4,152.96 = 1,831.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.48x = 4,152.96 × 1,831.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.48x = 7,605,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,087.24/3,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.04

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