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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.28, 3,688.91 and 2,025.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.28, 3,688.91 and 2,025.52 is: 3,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.28 : 3,688.91 = 2,025.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.28/3,688.91 = 2,025.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.28x = 3,688.91 × 2,025.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.28x = 7,471,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,960.98/2,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.27

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