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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.81, 3,560.01 and 2,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.81, 3,560.01 and 2,525.16 is: 3,467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.81 : 3,560.01 = 2,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.81/3,560.01 = 2,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.81x = 3,560.01 × 2,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.81x = 8,989,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989,590.97/2,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.12

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