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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.81, 3,788.39 and 677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.81, 3,788.39 and 677.12 is: 1,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.81 : 3,788.39 = 677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.81/3,788.39 = 677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.81x = 3,788.39 × 677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.81x = 2,565,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,172.31/2,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.59

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