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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.88, 3,407.68 and 1,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.88, 3,407.68 and 1,525.48 is: 2,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.88 : 3,407.68 = 1,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.88/3,407.68 = 1,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.88x = 3,407.68 × 1,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.88x = 5,198,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,347.69/2,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.55

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