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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.76, 3,486.36 and 1,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.76, 3,486.36 and 1,740.96 is: 2,403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.76 : 3,486.36 = 1,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.76/3,486.36 = 1,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.76x = 3,486.36 × 1,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.76x = 6,069,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069,613.31/2,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.08

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