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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.60, 3,205.44 and 838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.60, 3,205.44 and 838.40 is: 1,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.60 : 3,205.44 = 838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.60/3,205.44 = 838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.60x = 3,205.44 × 838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.60x = 2,687,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,440.90/2,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.22

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