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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.08, 3,787.20 and 1,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.08, 3,787.20 and 1,225.56 is: 1,838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.08 : 3,787.20 = 1,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.08/3,787.20 = 1,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.08x = 3,787.20 × 1,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.08x = 4,641,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,440.83/2,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.86

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