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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.97, 4,787.03 and 2,525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.97, 4,787.03 and 2,525.97 is: 3,488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.97 : 4,787.03 = 2,525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.97/4,787.03 = 2,525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.97x = 4,787.03 × 2,525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.97x = 12,091,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091,894.17/3,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.75

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