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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.75, 3,729.36 and 842.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.75, 3,729.36 and 842.85 is: 1,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.75 : 3,729.36 = 842.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.75/3,729.36 = 842.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.75x = 3,729.36 × 842.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.75x = 3,143,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,291.08/2,486.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.02

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