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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.08, 3,729.68 and 1,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.08, 3,729.68 and 1,316.40 is: 1,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.08 : 3,729.68 = 1,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.08/3,729.68 = 1,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.08x = 3,729.68 × 1,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.08x = 4,909,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,750.75/2,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.69

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