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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.20, 3,726.26 and 1,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.20, 3,726.26 and 1,004.10 is: 1,506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.20 : 3,726.26 = 1,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.20/3,726.26 = 1,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.20x = 3,726.26 × 1,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.20x = 3,741,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,537.67/2,484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.13

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