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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.53, 3,732.81 and 845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.53, 3,732.81 and 845.10 is: 1,267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.53 : 3,732.81 = 845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.53/3,732.81 = 845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.53x = 3,732.81 × 845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.53x = 3,154,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,597.73/2,488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.66

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