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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.51, 3,730.79 and 843.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.51, 3,730.79 and 843.89 is: 1,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.51 : 3,730.79 = 843.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.51/3,730.79 = 843.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.51x = 3,730.79 × 843.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.51x = 3,148,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,359.83/2,487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.67

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