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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.64, 3,466.70 and 2,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.64, 3,466.70 and 2,239.64 is: 3,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.64 : 3,466.70 = 2,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.64/3,466.70 = 2,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.64x = 3,466.70 × 2,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.64x = 7,764,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764,159.99/2,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.14

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