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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.80, 3,786.61 and 964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.80, 3,786.61 and 964.23 is: 1,446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.80 : 3,786.61 = 964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.80/3,786.61 = 964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.80x = 3,786.61 × 964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.80x = 3,651,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,162.96/2,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.12

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