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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.70, 3,786.30 and 1,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.70, 3,786.30 and 1,701.30 is: 2,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.70 : 3,786.30 = 1,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.70/3,786.30 = 1,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.70x = 3,786.30 × 1,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.70x = 6,441,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,632.19/2,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.43

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