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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.40, 3,787.18 and 881.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.40, 3,787.18 and 881.48 is: 1,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.40 : 3,787.18 = 881.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.40/3,787.18 = 881.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.40x = 3,787.18 × 881.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.40x = 3,338,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,323.43/2,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.90

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