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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.55, 4,348.60 and 1,825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.55, 4,348.60 and 1,825.02 is: 2,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.55 : 4,348.60 = 1,825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.55/4,348.60 = 1,825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.55x = 4,348.60 × 1,825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.55x = 7,936,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,272.85/3,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.22

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