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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.88, 3,348.14 and 1,835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.88, 3,348.14 and 1,835.39 is: 2,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.88 : 3,348.14 = 1,835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.88/3,348.14 = 1,835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.88x = 3,348.14 × 1,835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.88x = 6,145,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,116.76/2,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.15

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