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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.53, 3,788.46 and 858.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.53, 3,788.46 and 858.98 is: 1,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.53 : 3,788.46 = 858.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.53/3,788.46 = 858.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.53x = 3,788.46 × 858.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.53x = 3,254,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,192.43/2,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.52

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