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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.65, 3,483.77 and 1,630.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.65, 3,483.77 and 1,630.53 is: 2,249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.65 : 3,483.77 = 1,630.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.65/3,483.77 = 1,630.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.65x = 3,483.77 × 1,630.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.65x = 5,680,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,391.50/2,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.08

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