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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.82, 4,348.86 and 1,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.82, 4,348.86 and 1,825.45 is: 2,518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.82 : 4,348.86 = 1,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.82/4,348.86 = 1,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.82x = 4,348.86 × 1,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.82x = 7,938,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938,608.77/3,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.74

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