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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.43, 3,484.30 and 1,779.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.43, 3,484.30 and 1,779.81 is: 2,455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.43 : 3,484.30 = 1,779.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.43/3,484.30 = 1,779.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.43x = 3,484.30 × 1,779.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.43x = 6,201,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,391.98/2,525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.58

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