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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.26, 3,732.96 and 1,101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.26, 3,732.96 and 1,101.99 is: 1,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.26 : 3,732.96 = 1,101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.26/3,732.96 = 1,101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.26x = 3,732.96 × 1,101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.26x = 4,113,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,684.59/2,488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.24

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