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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.64, 3,775.99 and 2,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.64, 3,775.99 and 2,139.96 is: 3,199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.64 : 3,775.99 = 2,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.64/3,775.99 = 2,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.64x = 3,775.99 × 2,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.64x = 8,080,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,459.85/2,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.37

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