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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.58, 3,788.30 and 676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.58, 3,788.30 and 676.69 is: 1,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.58 : 3,788.30 = 676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.58/3,788.30 = 676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.58x = 3,788.30 × 676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.58x = 2,563,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,495.26/2,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.01

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