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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.55, 3,724.51 and 839.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.55, 3,724.51 and 839.95 is: 1,259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.55 : 3,724.51 = 839.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.55/3,724.51 = 839.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.55x = 3,724.51 × 839.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.55x = 3,128,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,404.27/2,484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.14

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