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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.29, 3,726.54 and 841.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.29, 3,726.54 and 841.01 is: 1,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.29 : 3,726.54 = 841.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.29/3,726.54 = 841.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.29x = 3,726.54 × 841.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.29x = 3,134,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,038.77/2,484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.54

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