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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.62, 3,723.93 and 839.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.62, 3,723.93 and 839.16 is: 1,258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.62 : 3,723.93 = 839.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.62/3,723.93 = 839.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.62x = 3,723.93 × 839.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.62x = 3,124,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,973.10/2,482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.74

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