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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.53, 4,377.87 and 838.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.53, 4,377.87 and 838.45 is: 1,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.53 : 4,377.87 = 838.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.53/4,377.87 = 838.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.53x = 4,377.87 × 838.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.53x = 3,670,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,599.02/2,918.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.69

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