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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.49, 3,722.12 and 838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.49, 3,722.12 and 838 is: 1,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.49 : 3,722.12 = 838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.49/3,722.12 = 838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.49x = 3,722.12 × 838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.49x = 3,119,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,136.56/2,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.96

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