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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.33, 3,484.94 and 1,406.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.33, 3,484.94 and 1,406.21 is: 1,940.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.33 : 3,484.94 = 1,406.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.33/3,484.94 = 1,406.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.33x = 3,484.94 × 1,406.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.33x = 4,900,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,533.02/2,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.55

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