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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.93, 4,256.91 and 1,825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.93, 4,256.91 and 1,825.43 is: 2,519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.93 : 4,256.91 = 1,825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.93/4,256.91 = 1,825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.93x = 4,256.91 × 1,825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.93x = 7,770,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,669.94/3,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.73

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