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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.38, 3,588.30 and 832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.38, 3,588.30 and 832.12 is: 1,248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.38 : 3,588.30 = 832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.38/3,588.30 = 832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.38x = 3,588.30 × 832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.38x = 2,985,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,896.20/2,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.09

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