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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.45, 3,618.06 and 1,025.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.45, 3,618.06 and 1,025.07 is: 1,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.45 : 3,618.06 = 1,025.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.45/3,618.06 = 1,025.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.45x = 3,618.06 × 1,025.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.45x = 3,708,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,764.76/2,412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.34

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