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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.88, 3,730.70 and 843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.88, 3,730.70 and 843.52 is: 1,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.88 : 3,730.70 = 843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.88/3,730.70 = 843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.88x = 3,730.70 × 843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.88x = 3,146,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,920.06/2,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.41

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