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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.84, 3,732.26 and 844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.84, 3,732.26 and 844.86 is: 1,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.84 : 3,732.26 = 844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.84/3,732.26 = 844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.84x = 3,732.26 × 844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.84x = 3,153,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,237.18/2,487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.46

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