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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.82, 3,787.22 and 985.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.82, 3,787.22 and 985.82 is: 1,478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.82 : 3,787.22 = 985.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.82/3,787.22 = 985.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.82x = 3,787.22 × 985.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.82x = 3,733,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,493.36/2,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.72

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