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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.25, 3,457.25 and 1,401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.25, 3,457.25 and 1,401.25 is: 1,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.25 : 3,457.25 = 1,401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.25/3,457.25 = 1,401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.25x = 3,457.25 × 1,401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.25x = 4,844,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,471.56/2,505.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.73

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