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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.04, 3,724.99 and 841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.04, 3,724.99 and 841.04 is: 1,260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.04 : 3,724.99 = 841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.04/3,724.99 = 841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.04x = 3,724.99 × 841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.04x = 3,132,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,844.86/2,485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.68

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