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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.99, 3,789.25 and 677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.99, 3,789.25 and 677.30 is: 1,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.99 : 3,789.25 = 677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.99/3,789.25 = 677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.99x = 3,789.25 × 677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.99x = 2,566,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,438.39/2,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.01

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