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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.50, 3,725.92 and 840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.50, 3,725.92 and 840.90 is: 1,260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.50 : 3,725.92 = 840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.50/3,725.92 = 840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.50x = 3,725.92 × 840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.50x = 3,133,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,122.56/2,485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.56

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