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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.88, 3,730.08 and 1,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.88, 3,730.08 and 1,026.08 is: 1,539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.88 : 3,730.08 = 1,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.88/3,730.08 = 1,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.88x = 3,730.08 × 1,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.88x = 3,827,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,360.49/2,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.64

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