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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.57, 3,788.07 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.57, 3,788.07 and 882.14 is: 1,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.57 : 3,788.07 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.57/3,788.07 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.57x = 3,788.07 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.57x = 3,341,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,608.07/2,525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.11

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