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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.09, 3,728.38 and 842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.09, 3,728.38 and 842.20 is: 1,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.09 : 3,728.38 = 842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.09/3,728.38 = 842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.09x = 3,728.38 × 842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.09x = 3,140,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,031.79/2,486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.04

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