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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.02, 3,779.61 and 1,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.02, 3,779.61 and 1,597.36 is: 2,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.02 : 3,779.61 = 1,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.02/3,779.61 = 1,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.02x = 3,779.61 × 1,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.02x = 6,037,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,037,397.83/2,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.03

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