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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.14, 3,726.66 and 840.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.14, 3,726.66 and 840.75 is: 1,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.14 : 3,726.66 = 840.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.14/3,726.66 = 840.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.14x = 3,726.66 × 840.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.14x = 3,133,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,189.40/2,484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.28

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