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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.94, 3,790.35 and 883.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.94, 3,790.35 and 883.71 is: 1,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.94 : 3,790.35 = 883.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.94/3,790.35 = 883.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.94x = 3,790.35 × 883.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.94x = 3,349,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,570.20/2,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.07

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