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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.65, 3,730.25 and 844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.65, 3,730.25 and 844.38 is: 1,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.65 : 3,730.25 = 844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.65/3,730.25 = 844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.65x = 3,730.25 × 844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.65x = 3,149,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,748.50/2,486.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.66

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