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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.83, 2,925.36 and 838.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.83, 2,925.36 and 838.71 is: 1,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.83 : 2,925.36 = 838.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.83/2,925.36 = 838.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.83x = 2,925.36 × 838.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.83x = 2,453,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,528.69/1,949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.33

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