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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.36, 3,727.80 and 1,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.36, 3,727.80 and 1,252.28 is: 1,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.36 : 3,727.80 = 1,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.36/3,727.80 = 1,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.36x = 3,727.80 × 1,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.36x = 4,668,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,249.38/2,485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.30

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