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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.20, 3,729.68 and 1,253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.20, 3,729.68 and 1,253.01 is: 1,878.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.20 : 3,729.68 = 1,253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.20/3,729.68 = 1,253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.20x = 3,729.68 × 1,253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.20x = 4,673,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,336.71/2,488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.20

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