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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.84, 3,789.48 and 1,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.84, 3,789.48 and 1,064.96 is: 1,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.84 : 3,789.48 = 1,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.84/3,789.48 = 1,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.84x = 3,789.48 × 1,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.84x = 4,035,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,644.62/2,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.74

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