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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.84, 3,474.87 and 1,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.84, 3,474.87 and 1,935.35 is: 2,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.84 : 3,474.87 = 1,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.84/3,474.87 = 1,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.84x = 3,474.87 × 1,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.84x = 6,725,089.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725,089.65/2,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.52

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