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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.92, 3,709.92 and 829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.92, 3,709.92 and 829.16 is: 1,243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.92 : 3,709.92 = 829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.92/3,709.92 = 829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.92x = 3,709.92 × 829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.92x = 3,076,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,117.27/2,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.92

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