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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.90, 3,723.18 and 838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.90, 3,723.18 and 838.12 is: 1,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.90 : 3,723.18 = 838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.90/3,723.18 = 838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.90x = 3,723.18 × 838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.90x = 3,120,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,471.62/2,481.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.29

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