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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.89, 3,725.61 and 2,025.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.89, 3,725.61 and 2,025.91 is: 3,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.89 : 3,725.61 = 2,025.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.89/3,725.61 = 2,025.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.89x = 3,725.61 × 2,025.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.89x = 7,547,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,750.56/2,482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.91

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