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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.67, 3,485.52 and 1,406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.67, 3,485.52 and 1,406.61 is: 1,941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.67 : 3,485.52 = 1,406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.67/3,485.52 = 1,406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.67x = 3,485.52 × 1,406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.67x = 4,902,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,767.29/2,525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.17

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