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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.14, 3,466.02 and 2,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.14, 3,466.02 and 2,239.14 is: 3,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.14 : 3,466.02 = 2,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.14/3,466.02 = 2,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.14x = 3,466.02 × 2,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.14x = 7,760,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,760,892.83/2,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.45

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