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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.03, 3,788.49 and 1,137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.03, 3,788.49 and 1,137.95 is: 1,707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.03 : 3,788.49 = 1,137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.03/3,788.49 = 1,137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.03x = 3,788.49 × 1,137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.03x = 4,311,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,112.20/2,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.35

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