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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.26, 3,485.64 and 1,477.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.26, 3,485.64 and 1,477.66 is: 2,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.26 : 3,485.64 = 1,477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.26/3,485.64 = 1,477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.26x = 3,485.64 × 1,477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.26x = 5,150,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,590.80/2,525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.63

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