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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.86, 3,723.20 and 838.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.86, 3,723.20 and 838.51 is: 1,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.86 : 3,723.20 = 838.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.86/3,723.20 = 838.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.86x = 3,723.20 × 838.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.86x = 3,121,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,930.08/2,481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.90

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