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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.55, 5,545.91 and 2,525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.55, 5,545.91 and 2,525.99 is: 3,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.55 : 5,545.91 = 2,525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.55/5,545.91 = 2,525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.55x = 5,545.91 × 2,525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.55x = 14,008,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,008,891.79/4,018.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.06

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