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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.87, 3,788.78 and 676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.87, 3,788.78 and 676.93 is: 1,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.87 : 3,788.78 = 676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.87/3,788.78 = 676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.87x = 3,788.78 × 676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.87x = 2,564,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,738.85/2,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.39

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