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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.25, 4,030.38 and 838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.25, 4,030.38 and 838.41 is: 1,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.25 : 4,030.38 = 838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.25/4,030.38 = 838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.25x = 4,030.38 × 838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.25x = 3,379,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,110.90/2,687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.46

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