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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.70, 4,348.53 and 1,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.70, 4,348.53 and 1,825.32 is: 2,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.70 : 4,348.53 = 1,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.70/4,348.53 = 1,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.70x = 4,348.53 × 1,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.70x = 7,937,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,937,458.78/3,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.47

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