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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.92, 3,483.72 and 2,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.92, 3,483.72 and 2,079.88 is: 2,868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.92 : 3,483.72 = 2,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.92/3,483.72 = 2,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.92x = 3,483.72 × 2,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.92x = 7,245,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,719.55/2,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.55

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