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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.74, 4,473.69 and 1,825.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.74, 4,473.69 and 1,825.48 is: 2,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.74 : 4,473.69 = 1,825.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.74/4,473.69 = 1,825.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.74x = 4,473.69 × 1,825.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.74x = 8,166,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,605.20/3,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.21

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