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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.03, 3,787.64 and 881.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.03, 3,787.64 and 881.67 is: 1,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.03 : 3,787.64 = 881.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.03/3,787.64 = 881.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.03x = 3,787.64 × 881.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.03x = 3,339,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,448.56/2,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.54

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