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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.01, 4,377.66 and 838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.01, 4,377.66 and 838.02 is: 1,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.01 : 4,377.66 = 838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.01/4,377.66 = 838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.01x = 4,377.66 × 838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.01x = 3,668,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,566.63/2,918.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.22

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