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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.74, 3,525.08 and 1,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.74, 3,525.08 and 1,425.42 is: 2,135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.74 : 3,525.08 = 1,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.74/3,525.08 = 1,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.74x = 3,525.08 × 1,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.74x = 5,024,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,712.41/2,352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.69

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