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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.13, 3,565.69 and 838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.13, 3,565.69 and 838.13 is: 1,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.13 : 3,565.69 = 838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.13/3,565.69 = 838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.13x = 3,565.69 × 838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.13x = 2,988,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,491.84/2,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.19

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