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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.07, 3,589.01 and 832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.07, 3,589.01 and 832.24 is: 1,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.07 : 3,589.01 = 832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.07/3,589.01 = 832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.07x = 3,589.01 × 832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.07x = 2,986,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,921.13/2,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.68

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