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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.49, 3,803.42 and 2,236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.49, 3,803.42 and 2,236.62 is: 3,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.49 : 3,803.42 = 2,236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.49/3,803.42 = 2,236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.49x = 3,803.42 × 2,236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.49x = 8,506,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506,805.24/2,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.38

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