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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.18, 4,349.99 and 1,825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.18, 4,349.99 and 1,825.85 is: 2,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.18 : 4,349.99 = 1,825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.18/4,349.99 = 1,825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.18x = 4,349.99 × 1,825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.18x = 7,942,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,430.99/3,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.66

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