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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.90, 3,730.80 and 1,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.90, 3,730.80 and 1,026.20 is: 1,539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.90 : 3,730.80 = 1,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.90/3,730.80 = 1,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.90x = 3,730.80 × 1,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.90x = 3,828,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,546.96/2,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.49

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