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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.20, 3,880.80 and 832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.20, 3,880.80 and 832.20 is: 1,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.20 : 3,880.80 = 832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.20/3,880.80 = 832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.20x = 3,880.80 × 832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.20x = 3,229,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,601.76/2,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.30

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