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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.67, 3,485.48 and 1,406.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.67, 3,485.48 and 1,406.66 is: 1,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.67 : 3,485.48 = 1,406.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.67/3,485.48 = 1,406.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.67x = 3,485.48 × 1,406.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.67x = 4,902,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,860.84/2,525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.21

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