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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.25, 6,055.97 and 2,525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.25, 6,055.97 and 2,525.25 is: 3,484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.25 : 6,055.97 = 2,525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.25/6,055.97 = 2,525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.25x = 6,055.97 × 2,525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.25x = 15,292,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292,838.24/4,388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.95

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