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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.47, 3,782.32 and 2,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.47, 3,782.32 and 2,437.89 is: 3,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.47 : 3,782.32 = 2,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.47/3,782.32 = 2,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.47x = 3,782.32 × 2,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.47x = 9,220,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220,880.10/2,525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.15

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