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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.76, 3,984.61 and 2,525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.76, 3,984.61 and 2,525.05 is: 3,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.76 : 3,984.61 = 2,525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.76/3,984.61 = 2,525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.76x = 3,984.61 × 2,525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.76x = 10,061,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,339.48/2,656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.07

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