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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.91, 3,780.37 and 1,289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.91, 3,780.37 and 1,289.66 is: 1,930.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.91 : 3,780.37 = 1,289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.91/3,780.37 = 1,289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.91x = 3,780.37 × 1,289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.91x = 4,875,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,374.68/2,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.91

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