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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.38, 3,743.66 and 852.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.38, 3,743.66 and 852.49 is: 1,278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.38 : 3,743.66 = 852.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.38/3,743.66 = 852.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.38x = 3,743.66 × 852.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.38x = 3,191,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,414.00/2,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.42

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