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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.58, 4,210.72 and 832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.58, 4,210.72 and 832.80 is: 1,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.58 : 4,210.72 = 832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.58/4,210.72 = 832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.58x = 4,210.72 × 832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.58x = 3,506,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,687.62/2,807.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.01

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