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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.67, 3,782.13 and 1,227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.67, 3,782.13 and 1,227.05 is: 1,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.67 : 3,782.13 = 1,227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.67/3,782.13 = 1,227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.67x = 3,782.13 × 1,227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.67x = 4,640,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,843.71/2,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.20

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