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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.91, 3,769.73 and 2,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.91, 3,769.73 and 2,460.30 is: 3,671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.91 : 3,769.73 = 2,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.91/3,769.73 = 2,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.91x = 3,769.73 × 2,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.91x = 9,274,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274,654.42/2,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.81

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