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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.38, 2,875.74 and 1,525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.38, 2,875.74 and 1,525.94 is: 2,104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.38 : 2,875.74 = 1,525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.38/2,875.74 = 1,525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.38x = 2,875.74 × 1,525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.38x = 4,388,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,206.70/2,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.27

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