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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.43, 3,785.63 and 1,484.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.43, 3,785.63 and 1,484.69 is: 2,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.43 : 3,785.63 = 1,484.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.43/3,785.63 = 1,484.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.43x = 3,785.63 × 1,484.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.43x = 5,620,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,460.65/2,524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.43

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