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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.32, 3,632.66 and 2,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.32, 3,632.66 and 2,148.50 is: 3,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.32 : 3,632.66 = 2,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.32/3,632.66 = 2,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.32x = 3,632.66 × 2,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.32x = 7,804,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,770.01/2,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.04

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