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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.34, 3,729.96 and 1,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.34, 3,729.96 and 1,024.70 is: 1,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.34 : 3,729.96 = 1,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.34/3,729.96 = 1,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.34x = 3,729.96 × 1,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.34x = 3,822,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,090.01/2,486.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.24

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