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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.50, 3,997.40 and 840.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.50, 3,997.40 and 840.50 is: 1,260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.50 : 3,997.40 = 840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.50/3,997.40 = 840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.50x = 3,997.40 × 840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.50x = 3,359,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,814.70/2,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.96

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