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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.94, 3,727.62 and 841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.94, 3,727.62 and 841.88 is: 1,262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.94 : 3,727.62 = 841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.94/3,727.62 = 841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.94x = 3,727.62 × 841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.94x = 3,138,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,208.73/2,485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.38

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