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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.43, 3,726.03 and 840.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.43, 3,726.03 and 840.94 is: 1,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.43 : 3,726.03 = 840.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.43/3,726.03 = 840.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.43x = 3,726.03 × 840.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.43x = 3,133,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,367.67/2,484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.20

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