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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.66, 4,348.59 and 2,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.66, 4,348.59 and 2,525.34 is: 3,485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.66 : 4,348.59 = 2,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.66/4,348.59 = 2,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.66x = 4,348.59 × 2,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.66x = 10,981,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,981,668.27/3,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.51

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