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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.25, 3,325.25 and 1,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.25, 3,325.25 and 1,572.60 is: 2,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.25 : 3,325.25 = 1,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.25/3,325.25 = 1,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.25x = 3,325.25 × 1,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.25x = 5,229,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,280.29/2,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.70

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