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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.96, 5,512.78 and 1,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.96, 5,512.78 and 1,825 is: 2,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.96 : 5,512.78 = 1,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.96/5,512.78 = 1,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.96x = 5,512.78 × 1,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.96x = 10,060,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060,823.50/3,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.41

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