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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.48, 3,588.51 and 832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.48, 3,588.51 and 832.22 is: 1,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.48 : 3,588.51 = 832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.48/3,588.51 = 832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.48x = 3,588.51 × 832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.48x = 2,986,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,415.99/2,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.25

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