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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.79, 3,385.68 and 1,025.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.79, 3,385.68 and 1,025.15 is: 1,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.79 : 3,385.68 = 1,025.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.79/3,385.68 = 1,025.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.79x = 3,385.68 × 1,025.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.79x = 3,470,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,812.92/2,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.26

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