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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.85, 3,722.54 and 838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.85, 3,722.54 and 838.41 is: 1,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.85 : 3,722.54 = 838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.85/3,722.54 = 838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.85x = 3,722.54 × 838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.85x = 3,121,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,001.03/2,481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.53

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