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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.07, 3,729.10 and 1,187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.07, 3,729.10 and 1,187.23 is: 1,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.07 : 3,729.10 = 1,187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.07/3,729.10 = 1,187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.07x = 3,729.10 × 1,187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.07x = 4,427,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,299.39/2,486.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.84

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