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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.02, 3,722.21 and 838.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.02, 3,722.21 and 838.32 is: 1,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.02 : 3,722.21 = 838.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.02/3,722.21 = 838.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.02x = 3,722.21 × 838.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.02x = 3,120,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,398.90/2,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.20

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