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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.47, 3,789.00 and 1,293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.47, 3,789.00 and 1,293.75 is: 1,941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.47 : 3,789.00 = 1,293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.47/3,789.00 = 1,293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.47x = 3,789.00 × 1,293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.47x = 4,902,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,003.55/2,525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.02

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