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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.35, 3,485.10 and 1,406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.35, 3,485.10 and 1,406.31 is: 1,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.35 : 3,485.10 = 1,406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.35/3,485.10 = 1,406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.35x = 3,485.10 × 1,406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.35x = 4,901,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,130.98/2,525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.77

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