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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.96, 3,286.84 and 838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.96, 3,286.84 and 838.52 is: 1,257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.96 : 3,286.84 = 838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.96/3,286.84 = 838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.96x = 3,286.84 × 838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.96x = 2,756,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,081.08/2,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.93

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