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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.69, 3,726.27 and 840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.69, 3,726.27 and 840.80 is: 1,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.69 : 3,726.27 = 840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.69/3,726.27 = 840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.69x = 3,726.27 × 840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.69x = 3,133,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,029.18/2,484.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.93

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