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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.64, 3,725.79 and 840.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.64, 3,725.79 and 840.70 is: 1,260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.64 : 3,725.79 = 840.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.64/3,725.79 = 840.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.64x = 3,725.79 × 840.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.64x = 3,132,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,271.65/2,484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.65

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