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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.18, 4,252.66 and 2,425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.18, 4,252.66 and 2,425.07 is: 3,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.18 : 4,252.66 = 2,425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.18/4,252.66 = 2,425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.18x = 4,252.66 × 2,425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.18x = 10,313,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313,002.76/2,837.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.95

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