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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.78, 3,744.26 and 1,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.78, 3,744.26 and 1,016.32 is: 1,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.78 : 3,744.26 = 1,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.78/3,744.26 = 1,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.78x = 3,744.26 × 1,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.78x = 3,805,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,366.32/2,496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.11

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