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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.06, 3,634.18 and 962.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.06, 3,634.18 and 962.51 is: 1,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.06 : 3,634.18 = 962.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.06/3,634.18 = 962.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.06x = 3,634.18 × 962.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.06x = 3,497,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,925.59/2,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.41

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