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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.48, 4,348.58 and 1,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.48, 4,348.58 and 1,825 is: 2,518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.48 : 4,348.58 = 1,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.48/4,348.58 = 1,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.48x = 4,348.58 × 1,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.48x = 7,936,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,158.50/3,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.23

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