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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.14, 3,788.04 and 882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.14, 3,788.04 and 882.16 is: 1,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.14 : 3,788.04 = 882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.14/3,788.04 = 882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.14x = 3,788.04 × 882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.14x = 3,341,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,657.37/2,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.36

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