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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.94, 4,235.25 and 2,438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.94, 4,235.25 and 2,438.37 is: 3,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.94 : 4,235.25 = 2,438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.94/4,235.25 = 2,438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.94x = 4,235.25 × 2,438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.94x = 10,327,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,106.54/2,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.40

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