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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.74, 3,485.28 and 1,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.74, 3,485.28 and 1,862.96 is: 2,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.74 : 3,485.28 = 1,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.74/3,485.28 = 1,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.74x = 3,485.28 × 1,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.74x = 6,492,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,937.23/2,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.71

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