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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.82, 3,485.59 and 1,406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.82, 3,485.59 and 1,406.85 is: 1,941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.82 : 3,485.59 = 1,406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.82/3,485.59 = 1,406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.82x = 3,485.59 × 1,406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.82x = 4,903,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,685.70/2,525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.43

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