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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.48, 3,783.42 and 1,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.48, 3,783.42 and 1,292.20 is: 1,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.48 : 3,783.42 = 1,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.48/3,783.42 = 1,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.48x = 3,783.42 × 1,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.48x = 4,888,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,935.32/2,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.61

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