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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.31, 3,734.42 and 845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.31, 3,734.42 and 845.78 is: 1,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.31 : 3,734.42 = 845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.31/3,734.42 = 845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.31x = 3,734.42 × 845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.31x = 3,158,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,474.85/2,489.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.82

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