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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.90, 3,727.38 and 841.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.90, 3,727.38 and 841.46 is: 1,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.90 : 3,727.38 = 841.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.90/3,727.38 = 841.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.90x = 3,727.38 × 841.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.90x = 3,136,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,441.17/2,484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.20

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