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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.56, 3,720.48 and 942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.56, 3,720.48 and 942.72 is: 1,412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.56 : 3,720.48 = 942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.56/3,720.48 = 942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.56x = 3,720.48 × 942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.56x = 3,507,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,370.91/2,482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.80

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