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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.96, 4,349.52 and 1,825.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.96, 4,349.52 and 1,825.57 is: 2,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.96 : 4,349.52 = 1,825.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.96/4,349.52 = 1,825.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.96x = 4,349.52 × 1,825.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.96x = 7,940,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,353.23/3,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.18

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