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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.99, 3,791.71 and 1,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.99, 3,791.71 and 1,540.92 is: 2,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.99 : 3,791.71 = 1,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.99/3,791.71 = 1,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.99x = 3,791.71 × 1,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.99x = 5,842,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,737.92/2,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.05

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