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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.49, 3,785.18 and 2,230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.49, 3,785.18 and 2,230.25 is: 3,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.49 : 3,785.18 = 2,230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.49/3,785.18 = 2,230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.49x = 3,785.18 × 2,230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.49x = 8,441,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,867.62/2,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.67

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