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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.16, 3,788.10 and 985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.16, 3,788.10 and 985.80 is: 1,478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.16 : 3,788.10 = 985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.16/3,788.10 = 985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.16x = 3,788.10 × 985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.16x = 3,734,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,308.98/2,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.84

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