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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.23, 3,721.83 and 837.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.23, 3,721.83 and 837.78 is: 1,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.23 : 3,721.83 = 837.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.23/3,721.83 = 837.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.23x = 3,721.83 × 837.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.23x = 3,118,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,074.74/2,481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.66

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