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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.63, 3,789.20 and 1,293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.63, 3,789.20 and 1,293.91 is: 1,941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.63 : 3,789.20 = 1,293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.63/3,789.20 = 1,293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.63x = 3,789.20 × 1,293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.63x = 4,902,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,877.53/2,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.25

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