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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.26, 3,724.04 and 839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.26, 3,724.04 and 839.36 is: 1,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.26 : 3,724.04 = 839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.26/3,724.04 = 839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.26x = 3,724.04 × 839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.26x = 3,125,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,821.62/2,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.76

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