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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.94, 5,080.84 and 1,825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.94, 5,080.84 and 1,825.93 is: 2,739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.94 : 5,080.84 = 1,825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.94/5,080.84 = 1,825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.94x = 5,080.84 × 1,825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.94x = 9,277,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277,240.91/3,385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.93

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