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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.53, 3,786.75 and 1,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.53, 3,786.75 and 1,043.58 is: 1,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.53 : 3,786.75 = 1,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.53/3,786.75 = 1,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.53x = 3,786.75 × 1,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.53x = 3,951,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,790.77/2,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.74

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