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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.10, 4,265.55 and 2,525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.10, 4,265.55 and 2,525.10 is: 3,780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.10 : 4,265.55 = 2,525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.10/4,265.55 = 2,525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.10x = 4,265.55 × 2,525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.10x = 10,770,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,770,940.31/2,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.47

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