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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.76, 3,789.56 and 1,293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.76, 3,789.56 and 1,293.75 is: 1,941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.76 : 3,789.56 = 1,293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.76/3,789.56 = 1,293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.76x = 3,789.56 × 1,293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.76x = 4,902,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,736.78/2,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.09

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