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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.33, 3,787.69 and 676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.33, 3,787.69 and 676.60 is: 1,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.33 : 3,787.69 = 676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.33/3,787.69 = 676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.33x = 3,787.69 × 676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.33x = 2,562,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,751.05/2,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.82

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