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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.44, 4,349.74 and 1,825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.44, 4,349.74 and 1,825.96 is: 2,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.44 : 4,349.74 = 1,825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.44/4,349.74 = 1,825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.44x = 4,349.74 × 1,825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.44x = 7,942,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,451.25/3,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.26

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