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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.58, 3,788.37 and 1,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.58, 3,788.37 and 1,044.45 is: 1,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.58 : 3,788.37 = 1,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.58/3,788.37 = 1,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.58x = 3,788.37 × 1,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.58x = 3,956,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,763.05/2,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.68

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