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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.08, 2,817.72 and 838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.08, 2,817.72 and 838.80 is: 1,258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.08 : 2,817.72 = 838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.08/2,817.72 = 838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.08x = 2,817.72 × 838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.08x = 2,363,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,503.54/1,878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.47

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