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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.99, 3,788.98 and 883.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.99, 3,788.98 and 883.00 is: 1,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.99 : 3,788.98 = 883.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.99/3,788.98 = 883.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.99x = 3,788.98 × 883.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.99x = 3,345,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,671.87/2,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.50

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