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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.48, 3,927.82 and 839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.48, 3,927.82 and 839.90 is: 1,259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.48 : 3,927.82 = 839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.48/3,927.82 = 839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.48x = 3,927.82 × 839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.48x = 3,298,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,976.02/2,618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.88

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