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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.04, 3,788.61 and 1,208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.04, 3,788.61 and 1,208.13 is: 1,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.04 : 3,788.61 = 1,208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.04/3,788.61 = 1,208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.04x = 3,788.61 × 1,208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.04x = 4,577,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,133.40/2,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.70

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