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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.12, 3,787.62 and 985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.12, 3,787.62 and 985.24 is: 1,478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.12 : 3,787.62 = 985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.12/3,787.62 = 985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.12x = 3,787.62 × 985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.12x = 3,731,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,714.73/2,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.42

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