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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.44, 4,232.49 and 1,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.44, 4,232.49 and 1,360.24 is: 2,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.44 : 4,232.49 = 1,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.44/4,232.49 = 1,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.44x = 4,232.49 × 1,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.44x = 5,757,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,202.20/2,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.63

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