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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.02, 3,723.30 and 943.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.02, 3,723.30 and 943.02 is: 1,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.02 : 3,723.30 = 943.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.02/3,723.30 = 943.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.02x = 3,723.30 × 943.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.02x = 3,511,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,146.37/2,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.63

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