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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.67, 2,817.18 and 838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.67, 2,817.18 and 838.22 is: 1,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.67 : 2,817.18 = 838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.67/2,817.18 = 838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.67x = 2,817.18 × 838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.67x = 2,361,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,402.53/1,879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.28

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