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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.27, 3,731.31 and 844.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.27, 3,731.31 and 844.05 is: 1,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.27 : 3,731.31 = 844.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.27/3,731.31 = 844.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.27x = 3,731.31 × 844.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.27x = 3,149,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,412.21/2,487.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.21

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