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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.79, 3,786.87 and 1,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.79, 3,786.87 and 1,064.15 is: 1,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.79 : 3,786.87 = 1,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.79/3,786.87 = 1,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.79x = 3,786.87 × 1,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.79x = 4,029,797.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,797.71/2,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.46

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