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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.44, 3,785.52 and 965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.44, 3,785.52 and 965.20 is: 1,446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.44 : 3,785.52 = 965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.44/3,785.52 = 965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.44x = 3,785.52 × 965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.44x = 3,653,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,783.90/2,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.79

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