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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.99, 3,727.89 and 841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.99, 3,727.89 and 841.16 is: 1,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.99 : 3,727.89 = 841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.99/3,727.89 = 841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.99x = 3,727.89 × 841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.99x = 3,135,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,761.27/2,484.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.88

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