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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.45, 3,784.19 and 2,264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.45, 3,784.19 and 2,264.02 is: 3,392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.45 : 3,784.19 = 2,264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.45/3,784.19 = 2,264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.45x = 3,784.19 × 2,264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.45x = 8,567,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,461.06/2,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.46

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