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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.56, 3,788.33 and 965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.56, 3,788.33 and 965.21 is: 1,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.56 : 3,788.33 = 965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.56/3,788.33 = 965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.56x = 3,788.33 × 965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.56x = 3,656,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,510.23/2,525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.80

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