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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.69, 3,786.77 and 1,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.69, 3,786.77 and 1,063.64 is: 1,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.69 : 3,786.77 = 1,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.69/3,786.77 = 1,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.69x = 3,786.77 × 1,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.69x = 4,027,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,735.79/2,525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.71

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