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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.31, 3,786.21 and 1,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.31, 3,786.21 and 1,063.26 is: 1,594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.31 : 3,786.21 = 1,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.31/3,786.21 = 1,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.31x = 3,786.21 × 1,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.31x = 4,025,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,725.64/2,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.15

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