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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.23, 3,730.56 and 843.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.23, 3,730.56 and 843.78 is: 1,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.23 : 3,730.56 = 843.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.23/3,730.56 = 843.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.23x = 3,730.56 × 843.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.23x = 3,147,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,771.92/2,487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.57

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