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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.76, 3,783.84 and 1,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.76, 3,783.84 and 1,292.48 is: 1,937.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.76 : 3,783.84 = 1,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.76/3,783.84 = 1,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.76x = 3,783.84 × 1,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.76x = 4,890,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,537.52/2,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.03

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