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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.88, 3,205.98 and 838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.88, 3,205.98 and 838.92 is: 1,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.88 : 3,205.98 = 838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.88/3,205.98 = 838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.88x = 3,205.98 × 838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.88x = 2,689,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,560.74/2,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.05

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