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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.44, 3,808.44 and 1,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.44, 3,808.44 and 1,238.48 is: 1,857.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.44 : 3,808.44 = 1,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.44/3,808.44 = 1,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.44x = 3,808.44 × 1,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.44x = 4,716,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,676.77/2,539.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.37

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