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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.19, 3,785.49 and 963.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.19, 3,785.49 and 963.05 is: 1,444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.19 : 3,785.49 = 963.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.19/3,785.49 = 963.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.19x = 3,785.49 × 963.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.19x = 3,645,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,597.22/2,524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.27

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