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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.67, 4,818.73 and 1,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.67, 4,818.73 and 1,825.08 is: 2,735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.67 : 4,818.73 = 1,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.67/4,818.73 = 1,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.67x = 4,818.73 × 1,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.67x = 8,794,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794,573.08/3,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.76

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