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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.24, 3,730.80 and 2,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.24, 3,730.80 and 2,002.40 is: 3,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.24 : 3,730.80 = 2,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.24/3,730.80 = 2,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.24x = 3,730.80 × 2,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.24x = 7,470,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470,553.92/2,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.76

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