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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.55, 3,788.73 and 1,705.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.55, 3,788.73 and 1,705.83 is: 2,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.55 : 3,788.73 = 1,705.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.55/3,788.73 = 1,705.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.55x = 3,788.73 × 1,705.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.55x = 6,462,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,929.30/2,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.02

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