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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.14, 3,731.24 and 843.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.14, 3,731.24 and 843.65 is: 1,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.14 : 3,731.24 = 843.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.14/3,731.24 = 843.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.14x = 3,731.24 × 843.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.14x = 3,147,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,837.75/2,487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.65

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