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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.47, 3,724.74 and 1,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.47, 3,724.74 and 1,252.68 is: 1,878.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.47 : 3,724.74 = 1,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.47/3,724.74 = 1,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.47x = 3,724.74 × 1,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.47x = 4,665,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,907.30/2,484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.03

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