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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.52, 3,660.36 and 1,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.52, 3,660.36 and 1,285 is: 1,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.52 : 3,660.36 = 1,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.52/3,660.36 = 1,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.52x = 3,660.36 × 1,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.52x = 4,703,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,562.60/2,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.07

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