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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512, 3,769.08 and 1,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512, 3,769.08 and 1,486 is: 2,229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512 : 3,769.08 = 1,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512/3,769.08 = 1,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512x = 3,769.08 × 1,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512x = 5,600,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,852.88/2,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.64

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