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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.04, 3,196.44 and 832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.04, 3,196.44 and 832.80 is: 1,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.04 : 3,196.44 = 832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.04/3,196.44 = 832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.04x = 3,196.44 × 832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.04x = 2,661,995.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,995.23/2,132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.57

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