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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.51, 4,255.69 and 1,825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.51, 4,255.69 and 1,825.68 is: 2,518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.51 : 4,255.69 = 1,825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.51/4,255.69 = 1,825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.51x = 4,255.69 × 1,825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.51x = 7,769,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,528.12/3,084.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.89

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