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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.85, 3,730.26 and 843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.85, 3,730.26 and 843.39 is: 1,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.85 : 3,730.26 = 843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.85/3,730.26 = 843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.85x = 3,730.26 × 843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.85x = 3,146,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,063.98/2,486.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.08

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