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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.95, 4,254.51 and 1,825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.95, 4,254.51 and 1,825.02 is: 2,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.95 : 4,254.51 = 1,825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.95/4,254.51 = 1,825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.95x = 4,254.51 × 1,825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.95x = 7,764,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764,565.84/3,082.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.55

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