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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.40, 3,722.10 and 838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.40, 3,722.10 and 838.36 is: 1,257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.40 : 3,722.10 = 838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.40/3,722.10 = 838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.40x = 3,722.10 × 838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.40x = 3,120,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,459.76/2,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.54

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