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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.52, 3,789.52 and 1,139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.52, 3,789.52 and 1,139.82 is: 1,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.52 : 3,789.52 = 1,139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.52/3,789.52 = 1,139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.52x = 3,789.52 × 1,139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.52x = 4,319,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,351.74/2,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.29

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