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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.16, 3,730.10 and 1,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.16, 3,730.10 and 1,252.55 is: 1,879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.16 : 3,730.10 = 1,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.16/3,730.10 = 1,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.16x = 3,730.10 × 1,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.16x = 4,672,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,139.82/2,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.26

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