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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.13, 3,484.64 and 1,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.13, 3,484.64 and 1,406.16 is: 1,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.13 : 3,484.64 = 1,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.13/3,484.64 = 1,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.13x = 3,484.64 × 1,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.13x = 4,899,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,961.38/2,525.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.48

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