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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.19, 3,785.73 and 964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.19, 3,785.73 and 964.13 is: 1,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.19 : 3,785.73 = 964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.19/3,785.73 = 964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.19x = 3,785.73 × 964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.19x = 3,649,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,916.94/2,524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.98

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