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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.22, 3,796.38 and 2,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.22, 3,796.38 and 2,011.68 is: 3,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.22 : 3,796.38 = 2,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.22/3,796.38 = 2,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.22x = 3,796.38 × 2,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.22x = 7,637,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,101.72/2,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.33

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