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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.88, 3,781.12 and 1,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.88, 3,781.12 and 1,288.28 is: 1,931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.88 : 3,781.12 = 1,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.88/3,781.12 = 1,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.88x = 3,781.12 × 1,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.88x = 4,871,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,137.48/2,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.55

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