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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.16, 3,789.47 and 881.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.16, 3,789.47 and 881.71 is: 1,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.16 : 3,789.47 = 881.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.16/3,789.47 = 881.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.16x = 3,789.47 × 881.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.16x = 3,341,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,194.65/2,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.16

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