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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.77, 3,728.18 and 1,185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.77, 3,728.18 and 1,185.41 is: 1,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.77 : 3,728.18 = 1,185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.77/3,728.18 = 1,185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.77x = 3,728.18 × 1,185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.77x = 4,419,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,415.93/2,484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.60

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