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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.40, 3,785.76 and 1,703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.40, 3,785.76 and 1,703.93 is: 2,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.40 : 3,785.76 = 1,703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.40/3,785.76 = 1,703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.40x = 3,785.76 × 1,703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.40x = 6,450,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,651.11/2,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.31

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