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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.52, 4,719.80 and 838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.52, 4,719.80 and 838 is: 1,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.52 : 4,719.80 = 838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.52/4,719.80 = 838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.52x = 4,719.80 × 838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.52x = 3,955,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,192.40/3,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.01

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