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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.68, 3,787.50 and 881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.68, 3,787.50 and 881.34 is: 1,322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.68 : 3,787.50 = 881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.68/3,787.50 = 881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.68x = 3,787.50 × 881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.68x = 3,338,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,075.25/2,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.18

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