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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.88, 3,789.36 and 882.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.88, 3,789.36 and 882.36 is: 1,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.88 : 3,789.36 = 882.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.88/3,789.36 = 882.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.88x = 3,789.36 × 882.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.88x = 3,343,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,579.69/2,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.73

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