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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.50, 3,558.75 and 832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.50, 3,558.75 and 832.42 is: 1,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.50 : 3,558.75 = 832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.50/3,558.75 = 832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.50x = 3,558.75 × 832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.50x = 2,962,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,374.68/2,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.63

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