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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.49, 5,207.18 and 838.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.49, 5,207.18 and 838.97 is: 1,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.49 : 5,207.18 = 838.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.49/5,207.18 = 838.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.49x = 5,207.18 × 838.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.49x = 4,368,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,682.92/3,471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.45

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