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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.36, 3,732.23 and 1,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.36, 3,732.23 and 1,027.32 is: 1,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.36 : 3,732.23 = 1,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.36/3,732.23 = 1,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.36x = 3,732.23 × 1,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.36x = 3,834,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,194.52/2,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.85

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