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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.30, 3,725.36 and 839.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.30, 3,725.36 and 839.95 is: 1,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.30 : 3,725.36 = 839.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.30/3,725.36 = 839.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.30x = 3,725.36 × 839.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.30x = 3,129,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,093.31/2,483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.05

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