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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.95, 3,630.62 and 2,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.95, 3,630.62 and 2,059.63 is: 3,082.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.95 : 3,630.62 = 2,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.95/3,630.62 = 2,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.95x = 3,630.62 × 2,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.95x = 7,477,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,477,729.94/2,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.39

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