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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.64, 3,386.88 and 1,025.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.64, 3,386.88 and 1,025.64 is: 1,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.64 : 3,386.88 = 1,025.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.64/3,386.88 = 1,025.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.64x = 3,386.88 × 1,025.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.64x = 3,473,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,719.60/2,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.65

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