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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.92, 5,063.84 and 1,525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.92, 5,063.84 and 1,525.74 is: 2,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.92 : 5,063.84 = 1,525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.92/5,063.84 = 1,525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.92x = 5,063.84 × 1,525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.92x = 7,726,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,095.61/3,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.59

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