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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.26, 3,725.54 and 840.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.26, 3,725.54 and 840.36 is: 1,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.26 : 3,725.54 = 840.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.26/3,725.54 = 840.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.26x = 3,725.54 × 840.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.26x = 3,130,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,794.79/2,484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.25

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