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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.74, 3,724.52 and 838.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.74, 3,724.52 and 838.91 is: 1,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.74 : 3,724.52 = 838.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.74/3,724.52 = 838.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.74x = 3,724.52 × 838.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.74x = 3,124,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,542.19/2,482.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.51

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