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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.11, 3,725.22 and 839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.11, 3,725.22 and 839.62 is: 1,259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.11 : 3,725.22 = 839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.11/3,725.22 = 839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.11x = 3,725.22 × 839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.11x = 3,127,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,765.02/2,483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.62

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