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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.51, 5,049.59 and 1,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.51, 5,049.59 and 1,825.59 is: 2,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.51 : 5,049.59 = 1,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.51/5,049.59 = 1,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.51x = 5,049.59 × 1,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.51x = 9,218,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,218,471.88/3,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.73

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