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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.67, 2,818.40 and 838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.67, 2,818.40 and 838.41 is: 1,257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.67 : 2,818.40 = 838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.67/2,818.40 = 838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.67x = 2,818.40 × 838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.67x = 2,362,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,970.55/1,879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.12

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