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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.83, 3,789.25 and 1,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.83, 3,789.25 and 1,064.98 is: 1,597.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.83 : 3,789.25 = 1,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.83/3,789.25 = 1,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.83x = 3,789.25 × 1,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.83x = 4,035,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,456.52/2,525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.68

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