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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.18, 3,725.67 and 840.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.18, 3,725.67 and 840.69 is: 1,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.18 : 3,725.67 = 840.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.18/3,725.67 = 840.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.18x = 3,725.67 × 840.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.18x = 3,132,133.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,133.51/2,484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.83

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