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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.74, 2,285.37 and 1,410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.74, 2,285.37 and 1,410.45 is: 2,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.74 : 2,285.37 = 1,410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.74/2,285.37 = 1,410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.74x = 2,285.37 × 1,410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.74x = 3,223,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,400.12/1,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.68

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