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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.28, 3,726.42 and 841.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.28, 3,726.42 and 841.79 is: 1,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.28 : 3,726.42 = 841.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.28/3,726.42 = 841.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.28x = 3,726.42 × 841.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.28x = 3,136,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,844.46/2,485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.17

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