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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.09, 4,350.08 and 1,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.09, 4,350.08 and 1,825.92 is: 2,519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.09 : 4,350.08 = 1,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.09/4,350.08 = 1,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.09x = 4,350.08 × 1,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.09x = 7,942,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,885.27/3,152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.88

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