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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.79, 3,732.35 and 845.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.79, 3,732.35 and 845.18 is: 1,266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.79 : 3,732.35 = 845.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.79/3,732.35 = 845.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.79x = 3,732.35 × 845.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.79x = 3,154,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,507.57/2,489.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.98

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