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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.72, 3,877.60 and 2,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.72, 3,877.60 and 2,525.04 is: 3,485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.72 : 3,877.60 = 2,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.72/3,877.60 = 2,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.72x = 3,877.60 × 2,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.72x = 9,791,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,095.10/2,808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.96

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