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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.83, 3,788.70 and 882.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.83, 3,788.70 and 882.37 is: 1,323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.83 : 3,788.70 = 882.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.83/3,788.70 = 882.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.83x = 3,788.70 × 882.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.83x = 3,343,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,035.22/2,525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.54

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