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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.01, 3,639.32 and 1,801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.01, 3,639.32 and 1,801.75 is: 2,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.01 : 3,639.32 = 1,801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.01/3,639.32 = 1,801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.01x = 3,639.32 × 1,801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.01x = 6,557,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,140.22/2,425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.97

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