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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.81, 3,725.43 and 1,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.81, 3,725.43 and 1,252.76 is: 1,876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.81 : 3,725.43 = 1,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.81/3,725.43 = 1,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.81x = 3,725.43 × 1,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.81x = 4,667,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,069.69/2,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.73

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