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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.38, 4,225.77 and 1,652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.38, 4,225.77 and 1,652.60 is: 2,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.38 : 4,225.77 = 1,652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.38/4,225.77 = 1,652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.38x = 4,225.77 × 1,652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.38x = 6,983,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983,518.07/2,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.71

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