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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.14, 4,209.99 and 832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.14, 4,209.99 and 832.30 is: 1,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.14 : 4,209.99 = 832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.14/4,209.99 = 832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.14x = 4,209.99 × 832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.14x = 3,503,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,988.38/2,807.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.24

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