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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.37, 4,234.50 and 2,003.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.37, 4,234.50 and 2,003.85 is: 3,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.37 : 4,234.50 = 2,003.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.37/4,234.50 = 2,003.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.37x = 4,234.50 × 2,003.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.37x = 8,485,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,302.83/2,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.25

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