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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.24, 3,207.33 and 838.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.24, 3,207.33 and 838.79 is: 1,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.24 : 3,207.33 = 838.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.24/3,207.33 = 838.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.24x = 3,207.33 × 838.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.24x = 2,690,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,260.29/2,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.17

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