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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.13, 5,365.70 and 1,525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.13, 5,365.70 and 1,525.13 is: 2,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.13 : 5,365.70 = 1,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.13/5,365.70 = 1,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.13x = 5,365.70 × 1,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.13x = 8,183,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,355.59/3,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.69

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