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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.95, 3,397.69 and 1,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.95, 3,397.69 and 1,525.53 is: 2,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.95 : 3,397.69 = 1,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.95/3,397.69 = 1,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.95x = 3,397.69 × 1,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.95x = 5,183,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,292.67/2,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.47

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