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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.88, 3,727.49 and 1,312.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.88, 3,727.49 and 1,312.91 is: 1,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.88 : 3,727.49 = 1,312.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.88/3,727.49 = 1,312.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.88x = 3,727.49 × 1,312.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.88x = 4,893,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,852.33/2,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.66

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