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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.64, 3,786.69 and 965.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.64, 3,786.69 and 965.58 is: 1,447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.64 : 3,786.69 = 965.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.64/3,786.69 = 965.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.64x = 3,786.69 × 965.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.64x = 3,656,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,352.13/2,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.69

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