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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.54, 3,485.22 and 1,477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.54, 3,485.22 and 1,477.61 is: 2,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.54 : 3,485.22 = 1,477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.54/3,485.22 = 1,477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.54x = 3,485.22 × 1,477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.54x = 5,149,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,795.92/2,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.09

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