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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.91, 3,787.58 and 1,895.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.91, 3,787.58 and 1,895.45 is: 2,842.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.91 : 3,787.58 = 1,895.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.91/3,787.58 = 1,895.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.91x = 3,787.58 × 1,895.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.91x = 7,179,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,140.10/2,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.20

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