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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.51, 3,727.14 and 840.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.51, 3,727.14 and 840.62 is: 1,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.51 : 3,727.14 = 840.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.51/3,727.14 = 840.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.51x = 3,727.14 × 840.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.51x = 3,133,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,089.79/2,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.05

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