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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.20, 3,788.31 and 1,064.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.20, 3,788.31 and 1,064.35 is: 1,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.20 : 3,788.31 = 1,064.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.20/3,788.31 = 1,064.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.20x = 3,788.31 × 1,064.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.20x = 4,032,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,078.28/2,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.74

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