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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.92, 3,724.20 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.92, 3,724.20 and 942.84 is: 1,414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.92 : 3,724.20 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.92/3,724.20 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.92x = 3,724.20 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.92x = 3,511,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,324.73/2,482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.19

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