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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.87, 3,732.24 and 821.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.87, 3,732.24 and 821.49 is: 1,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.87 : 3,732.24 = 821.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.87/3,732.24 = 821.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.87x = 3,732.24 × 821.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.87x = 3,065,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,997.84/2,487.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.38

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