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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.97, 3,512.97 and 1,025.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.97, 3,512.97 and 1,025.73 is: 1,537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.97 : 3,512.97 = 1,025.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.97/3,512.97 = 1,025.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.97x = 3,512.97 × 1,025.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.97x = 3,603,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,358.72/2,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.94

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