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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.09, 3,787.63 and 1,208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.09, 3,787.63 and 1,208.53 is: 1,812.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.09 : 3,787.63 = 1,208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.09/3,787.63 = 1,208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.09x = 3,787.63 × 1,208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.09x = 4,577,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,464.48/2,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.79

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