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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.02, 5,365.51 and 1,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.02, 5,365.51 and 1,525.02 is: 2,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.02 : 5,365.51 = 1,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.02/5,365.51 = 1,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.02x = 5,365.51 × 1,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.02x = 8,182,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182,510.06/3,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.52

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