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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.02, 3,732.84 and 1,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.02, 3,732.84 and 1,394.52 is: 2,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.02 : 3,732.84 = 1,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.02/3,732.84 = 1,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.02x = 3,732.84 × 1,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.02x = 5,205,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,520.04/2,488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.23

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