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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.04, 3,733.89 and 845.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.04, 3,733.89 and 845.15 is: 1,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.04 : 3,733.89 = 845.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.04/3,733.89 = 845.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.04x = 3,733.89 × 845.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.04x = 3,155,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,678.46/2,489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.83

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