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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.76, 4,349.23 and 1,825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.76, 4,349.23 and 1,825.23 is: 2,518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.76 : 4,349.23 = 1,825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.76/4,349.23 = 1,825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.76x = 4,349.23 × 1,825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.76x = 7,938,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938,335.95/3,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.70

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