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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.72, 3,789.84 and 1,538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.72, 3,789.84 and 1,538.72 is: 2,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.72 : 3,789.84 = 1,538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.72/3,789.84 = 1,538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.72x = 3,789.84 × 1,538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.72x = 5,831,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,831,502.60/2,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.85

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