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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.92, 3,728.28 and 842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.92, 3,728.28 and 842.44 is: 1,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.92 : 3,728.28 = 842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.92/3,728.28 = 842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.92x = 3,728.28 × 842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.92x = 3,140,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,852.20/2,485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.46

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