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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.86, 3,789.33 and 882.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.86, 3,789.33 and 882.46 is: 1,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.86 : 3,789.33 = 882.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.86/3,789.33 = 882.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.86x = 3,789.33 × 882.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.86x = 3,343,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,932.15/2,525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.88

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