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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.76, 3,724.16 and 1,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.76, 3,724.16 and 1,021.34 is: 1,532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.76 : 3,724.16 = 1,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.76/3,724.16 = 1,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.76x = 3,724.16 × 1,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.76x = 3,803,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,609.85/2,482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.01

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