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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.72, 3,785.30 and 1,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.72, 3,785.30 and 1,190.06 is: 1,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.72 : 3,785.30 = 1,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.72/3,785.30 = 1,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.72x = 3,785.30 × 1,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.72x = 4,504,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,734.12/2,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.25

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