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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.04, 3,785.40 and 964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.04, 3,785.40 and 964.16 is: 1,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.04 : 3,785.40 = 964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.04/3,785.40 = 964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.04x = 3,785.40 × 964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.04x = 3,649,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,731.26/2,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.42

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