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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.99, 4,348.59 and 1,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.99, 4,348.59 and 1,825.14 is: 2,518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.99 : 4,348.59 = 1,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.99/4,348.59 = 1,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.99x = 4,348.59 × 1,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.99x = 7,936,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,785.55/3,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.82

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