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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.18, 4,252.67 and 2,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.18, 4,252.67 and 2,425.06 is: 3,634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.18 : 4,252.67 = 2,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.18/4,252.67 = 2,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.18x = 4,252.67 × 2,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.18x = 10,312,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312,982.19/2,837.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.94

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