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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.36, 3,719.44 and 837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.36, 3,719.44 and 837.34 is: 1,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.36 : 3,719.44 = 837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.36/3,719.44 = 837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.36x = 3,719.44 × 837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.36x = 3,114,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,435.89/2,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.13

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