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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.61, 3,485.56 and 1,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.61, 3,485.56 and 1,406.76 is: 1,941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.61 : 3,485.56 = 1,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.61/3,485.56 = 1,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.61x = 3,485.56 × 1,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.61x = 4,903,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,346.39/2,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.45

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