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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.68, 3,587.90 and 832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.68, 3,587.90 and 832.16 is: 1,248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.68 : 3,587.90 = 832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.68/3,587.90 = 832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.68x = 3,587.90 × 832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.68x = 2,985,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,706.86/2,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.37

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