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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.52, 3,649.88 and 1,525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.52, 3,649.88 and 1,525.25 is: 2,105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.52 : 3,649.88 = 1,525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.52/3,649.88 = 1,525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.52x = 3,649.88 × 1,525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.52x = 5,566,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,992.41/2,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.11

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