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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.81, 5,062.25 and 1,525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.81, 5,062.25 and 1,525.58 is: 2,288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.81 : 5,062.25 = 1,525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.81/5,062.25 = 1,525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.81x = 5,062.25 × 1,525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.81x = 7,722,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,859.73/3,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.38

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