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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.92, 3,723.46 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.92, 3,723.46 and 838.44 is: 1,257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.92 : 3,723.46 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.92/3,723.46 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.92x = 3,723.46 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.92x = 3,121,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,897.80/2,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.86

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