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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.52, 5,544.08 and 2,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.52, 5,544.08 and 2,525.73 is: 3,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.52 : 5,544.08 = 2,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.52/5,544.08 = 2,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.52x = 5,544.08 × 2,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.52x = 14,002,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,002,849.18/4,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.18

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