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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.56, 3,730.48 and 1,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.56, 3,730.48 and 1,332 is: 1,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.56 : 3,730.48 = 1,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.56/3,730.48 = 1,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.56x = 3,730.48 × 1,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.56x = 4,968,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,999.36/2,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.34

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