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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.79, 3,735.48 and 1,257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.79, 3,735.48 and 1,257.06 is: 1,886.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.79 : 3,735.48 = 1,257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.79/3,735.48 = 1,257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.79x = 3,735.48 × 1,257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.79x = 4,695,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,720.20/2,488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.75

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