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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.85, 3,732.20 and 1,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.85, 3,732.20 and 1,026.20 is: 1,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.85 : 3,732.20 = 1,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.85/3,732.20 = 1,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.85x = 3,732.20 × 1,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.85x = 3,829,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,983.64/2,487.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.48

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