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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.51, 4,446.92 and 1,825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.51, 4,446.92 and 1,825.27 is: 2,518.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.51 : 4,446.92 = 1,825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.51/4,446.92 = 1,825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.51x = 4,446.92 × 1,825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.51x = 8,116,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116,820.54/3,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.79

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