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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.76, 3,769.56 and 2,460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.76, 3,769.56 and 2,460.15 is: 3,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.76 : 3,769.56 = 2,460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.76/3,769.56 = 2,460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.76x = 3,769.56 × 2,460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.76x = 9,273,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,273,683.03/2,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.64

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