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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.14, 3,484.57 and 1,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.14, 3,484.57 and 1,406.18 is: 1,940.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.14 : 3,484.57 = 1,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.14/3,484.57 = 1,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.14x = 3,484.57 × 1,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.14x = 4,899,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,920.87/2,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.45

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