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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.42, 3,729.79 and 843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.42, 3,729.79 and 843.09 is: 1,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.42 : 3,729.79 = 843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.42/3,729.79 = 843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.42x = 3,729.79 × 843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.42x = 3,144,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,548.65/2,486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.69

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