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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.76, 3,727.88 and 1,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.76, 3,727.88 and 1,024 is: 1,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.76 : 3,727.88 = 1,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.76/3,727.88 = 1,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.76x = 3,727.88 × 1,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.76x = 3,817,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,349.12/2,484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.30

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