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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.32, 3,843.64 and 831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.32, 3,843.64 and 831.12 is: 1,246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.32 : 3,843.64 = 831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.32/3,843.64 = 831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.32x = 3,843.64 × 831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.32x = 3,194,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,526.08/2,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.73

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