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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.08, 3,744.50 and 852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.08, 3,744.50 and 852.24 is: 1,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.08 : 3,744.50 = 852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.08/3,744.50 = 852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.08x = 3,744.50 × 852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.08x = 3,191,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,189.70/2,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.48

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