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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.34, 3,729.53 and 842.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.34, 3,729.53 and 842.91 is: 1,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.34 : 3,729.53 = 842.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.34/3,729.53 = 842.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.34x = 3,729.53 × 842.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.34x = 3,143,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,658.13/2,486.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.37

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