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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.73, 4,473.36 and 1,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.73, 4,473.36 and 1,825.25 is: 2,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.73 : 4,473.36 = 1,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.73/4,473.36 = 1,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.73x = 4,473.36 × 1,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.73x = 8,164,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,977.97/3,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.71

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