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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.63, 5,366.45 and 1,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.63, 5,366.45 and 1,525.63 is: 2,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.63 : 5,366.45 = 1,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.63/5,366.45 = 1,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.63x = 5,366.45 × 1,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.63x = 8,187,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,217.11/3,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.45

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