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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.41, 3,638.25 and 1,875.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.41, 3,638.25 and 1,875.15 is: 2,812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.41 : 3,638.25 = 1,875.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.41/3,638.25 = 1,875.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.41x = 3,638.25 × 1,875.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.41x = 6,822,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,264.49/2,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.83

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