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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.94, 3,485.25 and 1,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.94, 3,485.25 and 1,531.26 is: 2,112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.94 : 3,485.25 = 1,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.94/3,485.25 = 1,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.94x = 3,485.25 × 1,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.94x = 5,336,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,823.92/2,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.81

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