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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.52, 3,581.82 and 2,125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.52, 3,581.82 and 2,125.48 is: 3,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.52 : 3,581.82 = 2,125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.52/3,581.82 = 2,125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.52x = 3,581.82 × 2,125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.52x = 7,613,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613,086.77/2,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.37

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