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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.05, 3,787.27 and 881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.05, 3,787.27 and 881.46 is: 1,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.05 : 3,787.27 = 881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.05/3,787.27 = 881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.05x = 3,787.27 × 881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.05x = 3,338,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,324.81/2,525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.08

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