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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.62, 3,724.74 and 1,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.62, 3,724.74 and 1,183.92 is: 1,776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.62 : 3,724.74 = 1,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.62/3,724.74 = 1,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.62x = 3,724.74 × 1,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.62x = 4,409,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,794.18/2,482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.27

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