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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.22, 3,725.17 and 840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.22, 3,725.17 and 840.33 is: 1,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.22 : 3,725.17 = 840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.22/3,725.17 = 840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.22x = 3,725.17 × 840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.22x = 3,130,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,372.11/2,484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.10

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