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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.60, 3,789.96 and 1,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.60, 3,789.96 and 1,372.16 is: 2,059.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.60 : 3,789.96 = 1,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.60/3,789.96 = 1,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.60x = 3,789.96 × 1,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.60x = 5,200,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,431.51/2,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.09

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