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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.50, 3,722.16 and 838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.50, 3,722.16 and 838.02 is: 1,257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.50 : 3,722.16 = 838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.50/3,722.16 = 838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.50x = 3,722.16 × 838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.50x = 3,119,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,244.52/2,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.00

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