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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.92, 3,788.58 and 882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.92, 3,788.58 and 882.34 is: 1,323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.92 : 3,788.58 = 882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.92/3,788.58 = 882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.92x = 3,788.58 × 882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.92x = 3,342,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,815.68/2,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.41

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