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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.06, 3,787.29 and 676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.06, 3,787.29 and 676.31 is: 1,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.06 : 3,787.29 = 676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.06/3,787.29 = 676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.06x = 3,787.29 × 676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.06x = 2,561,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,363.16/2,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.38

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