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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.72, 3,709.53 and 829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.72, 3,709.53 and 829.44 is: 1,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.72 : 3,709.53 = 829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.72/3,709.53 = 829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.72x = 3,709.53 × 829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.72x = 3,076,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,832.56/2,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.31

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