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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.32, 3,485.02 and 1,406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.32, 3,485.02 and 1,406.37 is: 1,940.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.32 : 3,485.02 = 1,406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.32/3,485.02 = 1,406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.32x = 3,485.02 × 1,406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.32x = 4,901,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,227.58/2,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.83

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