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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.62, 3,730.14 and 1,025.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.62, 3,730.14 and 1,025.50 is: 1,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.62 : 3,730.14 = 1,025.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.62/3,730.14 = 1,025.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.62x = 3,730.14 × 1,025.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.62x = 3,825,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,258.57/2,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.34

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