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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.45, 3,788.68 and 1,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.45, 3,788.68 and 1,064.60 is: 1,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.45 : 3,788.68 = 1,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.45/3,788.68 = 1,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.45x = 3,788.68 × 1,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.45x = 4,033,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,428.73/2,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.11

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