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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.65, 3,691.51 and 2,025.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.65, 3,691.51 and 2,025.25 is: 3,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.65 : 3,691.51 = 2,025.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.65/3,691.51 = 2,025.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.65x = 3,691.51 × 2,025.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.65x = 7,476,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,230.63/2,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.85

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