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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.37, 3,484.38 and 1,730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.37, 3,484.38 and 1,730.35 is: 2,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.37 : 3,484.38 = 1,730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.37/3,484.38 = 1,730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.37x = 3,484.38 × 1,730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.37x = 6,029,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,196.93/2,525.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.45

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