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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.96, 4,377.03 and 838.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.96, 4,377.03 and 838.15 is: 1,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.96 : 4,377.03 = 838.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.96/4,377.03 = 838.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.96x = 4,377.03 × 838.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.96x = 3,668,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,607.69/2,917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.25

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