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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.46, 4,377.90 and 838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.46, 4,377.90 and 838.38 is: 1,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.46 : 4,377.90 = 838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.46/4,377.90 = 838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.46x = 4,377.90 × 838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.46x = 3,670,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,343.80/2,918.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.63

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