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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.34, 3,486.76 and 2,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.34, 3,486.76 and 2,028.44 is: 2,800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.34 : 3,486.76 = 2,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.34/3,486.76 = 2,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.34x = 3,486.76 × 2,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.34x = 7,072,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,683.45/2,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.69

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