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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.65, 3,722.24 and 838.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.65, 3,722.24 and 838.21 is: 1,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.65 : 3,722.24 = 838.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.65/3,722.24 = 838.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.65x = 3,722.24 × 838.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.65x = 3,120,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,027.11/2,481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.24

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