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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.89, 4,210.32 and 832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.89, 4,210.32 and 832.67 is: 1,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.89 : 4,210.32 = 832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.89/4,210.32 = 832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.89x = 4,210.32 × 832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.89x = 3,505,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,817.68/2,806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.00

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