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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.48, 3,774.42 and 1,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.48, 3,774.42 and 1,286.20 is: 1,927.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.48 : 3,774.42 = 1,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.48/3,774.42 = 1,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.48x = 3,774.42 × 1,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.48x = 4,854,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,659.00/2,518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.61

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