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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.08, 3,729.33 and 1,024.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.08, 3,729.33 and 1,024.23 is: 1,537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.08 : 3,729.33 = 1,024.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.08/3,729.33 = 1,024.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.08x = 3,729.33 × 1,024.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.08x = 3,819,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,677.68/2,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.04

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