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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.56, 3,408.93 and 1,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.56, 3,408.93 and 1,525.50 is: 2,105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.56 : 3,408.93 = 1,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.56/3,408.93 = 1,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.56x = 3,408.93 × 1,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.56x = 5,200,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,322.72/2,469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.77

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