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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.50, 3,724.14 and 838.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.50, 3,724.14 and 838.66 is: 1,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.50 : 3,724.14 = 838.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.50/3,724.14 = 838.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.50x = 3,724.14 × 838.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.50x = 3,123,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,287.25/2,482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.12

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