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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.39, 3,588.68 and 832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.39, 3,588.68 and 832.33 is: 1,248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.39 : 3,588.68 = 832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.39/3,588.68 = 832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.39x = 3,588.68 × 832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.39x = 2,986,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,966.02/2,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.53

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