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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.42, 3,785.16 and 1,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.42, 3,785.16 and 1,063.64 is: 1,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.42 : 3,785.16 = 1,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.42/3,785.16 = 1,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.42x = 3,785.16 × 1,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.42x = 4,026,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,047.58/2,525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.21

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