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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.34, 3,731.03 and 843.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.34, 3,731.03 and 843.91 is: 1,265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.34 : 3,731.03 = 843.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.34/3,731.03 = 843.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.34x = 3,731.03 × 843.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.34x = 3,148,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,653.53/2,487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.87

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