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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.60, 3,778.50 and 1,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.60, 3,778.50 and 1,661.60 is: 2,485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.60 : 3,778.50 = 1,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.60/3,778.50 = 1,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.60x = 3,778.50 × 1,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.60x = 6,278,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,355.60/2,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.89

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