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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.59, 3,786.49 and 1,701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.59, 3,786.49 and 1,701.55 is: 2,551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.59 : 3,786.49 = 1,701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.59/3,786.49 = 1,701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.59x = 3,786.49 × 1,701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.59x = 6,442,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,902.06/2,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.05

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