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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.88, 3,789.08 and 1,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.88, 3,789.08 and 1,044.80 is: 1,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.88 : 3,789.08 = 1,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.88/3,789.08 = 1,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.88x = 3,789.08 × 1,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.88x = 3,958,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,824.74/2,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.30

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