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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.52, 5,204.70 and 1,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.52, 5,204.70 and 1,825 is: 2,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.52 : 5,204.70 = 1,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.52/5,204.70 = 1,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.52x = 5,204.70 × 1,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.52x = 9,498,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498,577.50/3,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.51

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