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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.98, 4,720.44 and 838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.98, 4,720.44 and 838.48 is: 1,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.98 : 4,720.44 = 838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.98/4,720.44 = 838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.98x = 4,720.44 × 838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.98x = 3,957,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,994.53/3,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.71

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