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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.31, 3,484.56 and 1,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.31, 3,484.56 and 1,406.10 is: 1,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.31 : 3,484.56 = 1,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.31/3,484.56 = 1,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.31x = 3,484.56 × 1,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.31x = 4,899,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,639.82/2,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.21

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