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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.10, 4,088.52 and 2,425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.10, 4,088.52 and 2,425.05 is: 3,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.10 : 4,088.52 = 2,425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.10/4,088.52 = 2,425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.10x = 4,088.52 × 2,425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.10x = 9,914,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914,865.43/2,965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.86

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