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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.07, 3,841.44 and 2,525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.07, 3,841.44 and 2,525.07 is: 3,761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.07 : 3,841.44 = 2,525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.07/3,841.44 = 2,525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.07x = 3,841.44 × 2,525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.07x = 9,699,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,699,904.90/2,579.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.01

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