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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.44, 3,589.58 and 832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.44, 3,589.58 and 832.61 is: 1,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.44 : 3,589.58 = 832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.44/3,589.58 = 832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.44x = 3,589.58 × 832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.44x = 2,988,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,720.20/2,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.24

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