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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.01, 3,588.75 and 832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.01, 3,588.75 and 832.65 is: 1,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.01 : 3,588.75 = 832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.01/3,588.75 = 832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.01x = 3,588.75 × 832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.01x = 2,988,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,172.69/2,393.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.71

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