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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.40, 3,725.58 and 841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.40, 3,725.58 and 841.40 is: 1,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.40 : 3,725.58 = 841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.40/3,725.58 = 841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.40x = 3,725.58 × 841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.40x = 3,134,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,703.01/2,485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.25

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