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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.79, 3,787.29 and 881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.79, 3,787.29 and 881.88 is: 1,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.79 : 3,787.29 = 881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.79/3,787.29 = 881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.79x = 3,787.29 × 881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.79x = 3,339,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,935.31/2,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.33

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