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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.02, 3,787.95 and 882.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.02, 3,787.95 and 882.56 is: 1,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.02 : 3,787.95 = 882.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.02/3,787.95 = 882.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.02x = 3,787.95 × 882.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.02x = 3,343,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,093.15/2,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.99

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