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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.03, 3,484.68 and 1,406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.03, 3,484.68 and 1,406.07 is: 1,940.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.03 : 3,484.68 = 1,406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.03/3,484.68 = 1,406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.03x = 3,484.68 × 1,406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.03x = 4,899,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,685.67/2,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.44

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