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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.47, 4,349.28 and 1,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.47, 4,349.28 and 1,825.20 is: 2,518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.47 : 4,349.28 = 1,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.47/4,349.28 = 1,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.47x = 4,349.28 × 1,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.47x = 7,938,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938,274.98/3,151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.91

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