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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.63, 3,588.05 and 832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.63, 3,588.05 and 832.23 is: 1,248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.63 : 3,588.05 = 832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.63/3,588.05 = 832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.63x = 3,588.05 × 832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.63x = 2,986,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,084.93/2,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.04

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