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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.64, 4,348.91 and 1,825.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.64, 4,348.91 and 1,825.09 is: 2,518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.64 : 4,348.91 = 1,825.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.64/4,348.91 = 1,825.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.64x = 4,348.91 × 1,825.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.64x = 7,937,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,937,145.84/3,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.42

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