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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.81, 3,568.23 and 839.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.81, 3,568.23 and 839.81 is: 1,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.81 : 3,568.23 = 839.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.81/3,568.23 = 839.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.81x = 3,568.23 × 839.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.81x = 2,996,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,644.16/2,378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.72

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