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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.15, 3,852.48 and 2,025.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.15, 3,852.48 and 2,025.75 is: 3,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.15 : 3,852.48 = 2,025.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.15/3,852.48 = 2,025.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.15x = 3,852.48 × 2,025.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.15x = 7,804,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,161.36/2,571.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.28

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