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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.48, 6,754.46 and 2,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.48, 6,754.46 and 2,525.88 is: 3,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.48 : 6,754.46 = 2,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.48/6,754.46 = 2,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.48x = 6,754.46 × 2,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.48x = 17,060,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,955.42/4,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.08

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