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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.06, 4,256.32 and 1,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.06, 4,256.32 and 1,825.52 is: 2,519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.06 : 4,256.32 = 1,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.06/4,256.32 = 1,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.06x = 4,256.32 × 1,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.06x = 7,769,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,997.29/3,084.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.41

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