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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.85, 3,635.38 and 2,132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.85, 3,635.38 and 2,132.63 is: 3,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.85 : 3,635.38 = 2,132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.85/3,635.38 = 2,132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.85x = 3,635.38 × 2,132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.85x = 7,752,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752,918.57/2,425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.96

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