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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.59, 3,484.79 and 1,477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.59, 3,484.79 and 1,477.45 is: 2,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.59 : 3,484.79 = 1,477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.59/3,484.79 = 1,477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.59x = 3,484.79 × 1,477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.59x = 5,148,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,602.99/2,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.57

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