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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.74, 3,727.30 and 841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.74, 3,727.30 and 841.70 is: 1,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.74 : 3,727.30 = 841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.74/3,727.30 = 841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.74x = 3,727.30 × 841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.74x = 3,137,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,268.41/2,485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.11

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