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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.14, 3,719.13 and 836.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.14, 3,719.13 and 836.38 is: 1,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.14 : 3,719.13 = 836.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.14/3,719.13 = 836.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.14x = 3,719.13 × 836.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.14x = 3,110,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,605.95/2,480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.21

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