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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.94, 3,588.83 and 832.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.94, 3,588.83 and 832.11 is: 1,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.94 : 3,588.83 = 832.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.94/3,588.83 = 832.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.94x = 3,588.83 × 832.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.94x = 2,986,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,301.33/2,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.49

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