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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.93, 3,725.28 and 840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.93, 3,725.28 and 840.44 is: 1,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.93 : 3,725.28 = 840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.93/3,725.28 = 840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.93x = 3,725.28 × 840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.93x = 3,130,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,874.32/2,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.45

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