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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.16, 3,784.94 and 1,906.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.16, 3,784.94 and 1,906.86 is: 2,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.16 : 3,784.94 = 1,906.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.16/3,784.94 = 1,906.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.16x = 3,784.94 × 1,906.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.16x = 7,217,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,350.69/2,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.18

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