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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.23, 3,484.59 and 1,862.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.23, 3,484.59 and 1,862.45 is: 2,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.23 : 3,484.59 = 1,862.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.23/3,484.59 = 1,862.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.23x = 3,484.59 × 1,862.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.23x = 6,489,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,874.65/2,525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.01

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