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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.18, 4,349.15 and 1,825.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.18, 4,349.15 and 1,825.69 is: 2,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.18 : 4,349.15 = 1,825.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.18/4,349.15 = 1,825.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.18x = 4,349.15 × 1,825.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.18x = 7,940,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,193.35/3,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.75

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