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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.03, 4,232.54 and 2,409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.03, 4,232.54 and 2,409.96 is: 3,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.03 : 4,232.54 = 2,409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.03/4,232.54 = 2,409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.03x = 4,232.54 × 2,409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.03x = 10,200,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,240.05/2,825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.67

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