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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.45, 3,725.21 and 839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.45, 3,725.21 and 839.99 is: 1,260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.45 : 3,725.21 = 839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.45/3,725.21 = 839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.45x = 3,725.21 × 839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.45x = 3,129,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,139.15/2,483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.00

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