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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.93, 3,723.57 and 839.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.93, 3,723.57 and 839.32 is: 1,258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.93 : 3,723.57 = 839.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.93/3,723.57 = 839.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.93x = 3,723.57 × 839.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.93x = 3,125,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,266.77/2,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.20

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