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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.04, 3,727.11 and 1,004.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.04, 3,727.11 and 1,004.19 is: 1,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.04 : 3,727.11 = 1,004.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.04/3,727.11 = 1,004.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.04x = 3,727.11 × 1,004.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.04x = 3,742,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,726.59/2,485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.10

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