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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.62, 3,726.94 and 841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.62, 3,726.94 and 841.16 is: 1,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.62 : 3,726.94 = 841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.62/3,726.94 = 841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.62x = 3,726.94 × 841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.62x = 3,134,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,952.85/2,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.74

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