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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.89, 3,724.34 and 634.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.89, 3,724.34 and 634.01 is: 951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.89 : 3,724.34 = 634.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.89/3,724.34 = 634.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.89x = 3,724.34 × 634.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.89x = 2,361,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,265.66/2,482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.01

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