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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.45, 3,723.71 and 838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.45, 3,723.71 and 838.99 is: 1,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.45 : 3,723.71 = 838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.45/3,723.71 = 838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.45x = 3,723.71 × 838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.45x = 3,124,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,155.91/2,482.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.50

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