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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.23, 3,846.44 and 2,425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.23, 3,846.44 and 2,425.39 is: 3,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.23 : 3,846.44 = 2,425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.23/3,846.44 = 2,425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.23x = 3,846.44 × 2,425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.23x = 9,329,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,117.11/2,581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.21

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