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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.91, 3,724.37 and 839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.91, 3,724.37 and 839.46 is: 1,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.91 : 3,724.37 = 839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.91/3,724.37 = 839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.91x = 3,724.37 × 839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.91x = 3,126,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,461.74/2,482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.20

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