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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.60, 3,722.41 and 838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.60, 3,722.41 and 838.16 is: 1,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.60 : 3,722.41 = 838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.60/3,722.41 = 838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.60x = 3,722.41 × 838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.60x = 3,119,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,966.85/2,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.24

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