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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.22, 4,348.16 and 1,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.22, 4,348.16 and 1,825.04 is: 2,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.22 : 4,348.16 = 1,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.22/4,348.16 = 1,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.22x = 4,348.16 × 1,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.22x = 7,935,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935,548.75/3,151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.25

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