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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.15, 3,484.62 and 1,406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.15, 3,484.62 and 1,406.05 is: 1,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.15 : 3,484.62 = 1,406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.15/3,484.62 = 1,406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.15x = 3,484.62 × 1,406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.15x = 4,899,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,549.95/2,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.30

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