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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.79, 4,348.94 and 1,825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.79, 4,348.94 and 1,825.27 is: 2,518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.79 : 4,348.94 = 1,825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.79/4,348.94 = 1,825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.79x = 4,348.94 × 1,825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.79x = 7,937,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,937,983.40/3,151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.56

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