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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.23, 3,863.52 and 1,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.23, 3,863.52 and 1,114.04 is: 1,671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.23 : 3,863.52 = 1,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.23/3,863.52 = 1,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.23x = 3,863.52 × 1,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.23x = 4,304,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,115.82/2,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.35

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