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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.99, 3,788.10 and 881.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.99, 3,788.10 and 881.55 is: 1,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.99 : 3,788.10 = 881.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.99/3,788.10 = 881.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.99x = 3,788.10 × 881.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.99x = 3,339,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,399.56/2,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.54

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