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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.76, 3,727.99 and 1,025.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.76, 3,727.99 and 1,025.93 is: 1,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.76 : 3,727.99 = 1,025.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.76/3,727.99 = 1,025.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.76x = 3,727.99 × 1,025.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.76x = 3,824,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,667.38/2,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.63

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