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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.76, 3,723.82 and 839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.76, 3,723.82 and 839.24 is: 1,258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.76 : 3,723.82 = 839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.76/3,723.82 = 839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.76x = 3,723.82 × 839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.76x = 3,125,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,178.70/2,482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.75

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