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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.40, 3,512.30 and 1,025.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.40, 3,512.30 and 1,025.25 is: 1,537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.40 : 3,512.30 = 1,025.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.40/3,512.30 = 1,025.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.40x = 3,512.30 × 1,025.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.40x = 3,600,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,980.45/2,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.96

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